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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,160.60, 30,519.42 and 21,676.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,160.60, 30,519.42 and 21,676.76 is: 29,853.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,160.60 : 30,519.42 = 21,676.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,160.60/30,519.42 = 21,676.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,160.60x = 30,519.42 × 21,676.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,160.60x = 661,562,142.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,562,142.68/22,160.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,853.08

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