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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,974.72, 31,703.52 and 21,092.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,974.72, 31,703.52 and 21,092.56 is: 29,106.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,974.72 : 31,703.52 = 21,092.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,974.72/31,703.52 = 21,092.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,974.72x = 31,703.52 × 21,092.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,974.72x = 668,708,397.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,708,397.81/22,974.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,106.27

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