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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,885.75, 34,233.84 and 21,486.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,885.75, 34,233.84 and 21,486.07 is: 32,140.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,885.75 : 34,233.84 = 21,486.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,885.75/34,233.84 = 21,486.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,885.75x = 34,233.84 × 21,486.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,885.75x = 735,550,682.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,550,682.61/22,885.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,140.12

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