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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,807.96, 34,266.74 and 21,549.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,807.96, 34,266.74 and 21,549.16 is: 32,375.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,807.96 : 34,266.74 = 21,549.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,807.96/34,266.74 = 21,549.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,807.96x = 34,266.74 × 21,549.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,807.96x = 738,419,462.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,419,462.94/22,807.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,375.52

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