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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,964.52, 30,324.88 and 16,919.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,964.52, 30,324.88 and 16,919.26 is: 23,359.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,964.52 : 30,324.88 = 16,919.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,964.52/30,324.88 = 16,919.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,964.52x = 30,324.88 × 16,919.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,964.52x = 513,074,529.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,074,529.19/21,964.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,359.24

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