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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,388.16, 30,878.88 and 21,395.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,388.16, 30,878.88 and 21,395.52 is: 29,509.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,388.16 : 30,878.88 = 21,395.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,388.16/30,878.88 = 21,395.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,388.16x = 30,878.88 × 21,395.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,388.16x = 660,669,694.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,669,694.62/22,388.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,509.78

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