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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,997.78, 30,244.53 and 19,584.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,997.78, 30,244.53 and 19,584.79 is: 26,926.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,997.78 : 30,244.53 = 19,584.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,997.78/30,244.53 = 19,584.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,997.78x = 30,244.53 × 19,584.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,997.78x = 592,332,693.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,332,693.09/21,997.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,926.93

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