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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,804.96, 34,262.24 and 21,546.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,804.96, 34,262.24 and 21,546.16 is: 32,371.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,804.96 : 34,262.24 = 21,546.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,804.96/34,262.24 = 21,546.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,804.96x = 34,262.24 × 21,546.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,804.96x = 738,219,705.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,219,705.00/22,804.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,371.02

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