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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,969.71, 31,674.88 and 21,630.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,969.71, 31,674.88 and 21,630.32 is: 29,827.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,969.71 : 31,674.88 = 21,630.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,969.71/31,674.88 = 21,630.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,969.71x = 31,674.88 × 21,630.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,969.71x = 685,137,777.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,137,777.81/22,969.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,827.88

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