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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,998.56, 30,328.64 and 17,476.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,998.56, 30,328.64 and 17,476.25 is: 24,093.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,998.56 : 30,328.64 = 17,476.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,998.56/30,328.64 = 17,476.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,998.56x = 30,328.64 × 17,476.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,998.56x = 530,030,808.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,030,808.69/21,998.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,093.89

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