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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,867.61, 34,472.79 and 21,343.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,867.61, 34,472.79 and 21,343.55 is: 32,175.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,867.61 : 34,472.79 = 21,343.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,867.61/34,472.79 = 21,343.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,867.61x = 34,472.79 × 21,343.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,867.61x = 735,771,544.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,771,544.64/22,867.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,175.28

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