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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,972.89, 31,679.28 and 21,633.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,972.89, 31,679.28 and 21,633.51 is: 29,832.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,972.89 : 31,679.28 = 21,633.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,972.89/31,679.28 = 21,633.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,972.89x = 31,679.28 × 21,633.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,972.89x = 685,334,020.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,334,020.67/22,972.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,832.29

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