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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,957.60, 34,436.40 and 21,402.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,957.60, 34,436.40 and 21,402.40 is: 32,103.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,957.60 : 34,436.40 = 21,402.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,957.60/34,436.40 = 21,402.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,957.60x = 34,436.40 × 21,402.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,957.60x = 737,021,607.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,021,607.36/22,957.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,103.60

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