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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,378.16, 30,865.08 and 21,385.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,378.16, 30,865.08 and 21,385.52 is: 29,495.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,378.16 : 30,865.08 = 21,385.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,378.16/30,865.08 = 21,385.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,378.16x = 30,865.08 × 21,385.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,378.16x = 660,065,785.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,065,785.64/22,378.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,495.98

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