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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,864.80, 34,492.80 and 21,698.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,864.80, 34,492.80 and 21,698.40 is: 32,733.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,864.80 : 34,492.80 = 21,698.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,864.80/34,492.80 = 21,698.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,864.80x = 34,492.80 × 21,698.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,864.80x = 748,438,571.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,438,571.52/22,864.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,733.22

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