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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,851.82, 34,182.93 and 21,452.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,851.82, 34,182.93 and 21,452.14 is: 32,089.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,851.82 : 34,182.93 = 21,452.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,851.82/34,182.93 = 21,452.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,851.82x = 34,182.93 × 21,452.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,851.82x = 733,296,999.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,296,999.97/22,851.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,089.22

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