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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,778.40, 34,167.60 and 21,223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,778.40, 34,167.60 and 21,223.20 is: 31,834.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,778.40 : 34,167.60 = 21,223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,778.40/34,167.60 = 21,223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,778.40x = 34,167.60 × 21,223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,778.40x = 725,145,808.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,145,808.32/22,778.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,834.80

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