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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,966.63, 34,403.46 and 21,053

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,966.63, 34,403.46 and 21,053 is: 31,536.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,966.63 : 34,403.46 = 21,053 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,966.63/34,403.46 = 21,053/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,966.63x = 34,403.46 × 21,053
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,966.63x = 724,296,043.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,296,043.38/22,966.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,536.89

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