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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,961.44, 30,277.44 and 18,170.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,961.44, 30,277.44 and 18,170.64 is: 25,051.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,961.44 : 30,277.44 = 18,170.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,961.44/30,277.44 = 18,170.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,961.44x = 30,277.44 × 18,170.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,961.44x = 550,160,462.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,160,462.36/21,961.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,051.20

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