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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,164.60, 30,524.94 and 21,680.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,164.60, 30,524.94 and 21,680.76 is: 29,858.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,164.60 : 30,524.94 = 21,680.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,164.60/30,524.94 = 21,680.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,164.60x = 30,524.94 × 21,680.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,164.60x = 661,803,898.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,803,898.15/22,164.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,858.60

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