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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,027.64, 30,356.14 and 21,622.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,027.64, 30,356.14 and 21,622.74 is: 29,798.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,027.64 : 30,356.14 = 21,622.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,027.64/30,356.14 = 21,622.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,027.64x = 30,356.14 × 21,622.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,027.64x = 656,382,922.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,382,922.62/22,027.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,798.15

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