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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,773.02, 33,930.57 and 21,499.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,773.02, 33,930.57 and 21,499.78 is: 32,033.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,773.02 : 33,930.57 = 21,499.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,773.02/33,930.57 = 21,499.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,773.02x = 33,930.57 × 21,499.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,773.02x = 729,499,752.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,499,752.06/22,773.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,033.51

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