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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,948.48, 30,228.12 and 18,963.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,948.48, 30,228.12 and 18,963.36 is: 26,116.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,948.48 : 30,228.12 = 18,963.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,948.48/30,228.12 = 18,963.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,948.48x = 30,228.12 × 18,963.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,948.48x = 573,226,721.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,226,721.68/21,948.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,116.92

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