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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,888.15, 31,569.33 and 21,005.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,888.15, 31,569.33 and 21,005.83 is: 28,973.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,888.15 : 31,569.33 = 21,005.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,888.15/31,569.33 = 21,005.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,888.15x = 31,569.33 × 21,005.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,888.15x = 663,139,979.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,139,979.19/22,888.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,973.07

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