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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,806.96, 34,265.24 and 21,548.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,806.96, 34,265.24 and 21,548.16 is: 32,374.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,806.96 : 34,265.24 = 21,548.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,806.96/34,265.24 = 21,548.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,806.96x = 34,265.24 × 21,548.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,806.96x = 738,352,873.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,352,873.96/22,806.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,374.02

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