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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,810.38, 34,216.90 and 21,569.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,810.38, 34,216.90 and 21,569.24 is: 32,355.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,810.38 : 34,216.90 = 21,569.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,810.38/34,216.90 = 21,569.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,810.38x = 34,216.90 × 21,569.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,810.38x = 738,032,528.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,032,528.16/22,810.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,355.12

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