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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,995.56, 30,358.83 and 18,452.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,995.56, 30,358.83 and 18,452.62 is: 25,468.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,995.56 : 30,358.83 = 18,452.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,995.56/30,358.83 = 18,452.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,995.56x = 30,358.83 × 18,452.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,995.56x = 560,199,953.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,199,953.63/21,995.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,468.77

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