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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,216.98, 30,496.24 and 19,642.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,216.98, 30,496.24 and 19,642.70 is: 26,962.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,216.98 : 30,496.24 = 19,642.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,216.98/30,496.24 = 19,642.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,216.98x = 30,496.24 × 19,642.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,216.98x = 599,028,395.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,028,395.23/22,216.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,962.64

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