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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,422.54, 30,719.03 and 21,581.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,422.54, 30,719.03 and 21,581.76 is: 29,567.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,422.54 : 30,719.03 = 21,581.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,422.54/30,719.03 = 21,581.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,422.54x = 30,719.03 × 21,581.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,422.54x = 662,970,732.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,970,732.89/22,422.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,567.16

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