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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,449.94, 30,756.53 and 21,609.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,449.94, 30,756.53 and 21,609.16 is: 29,604.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,449.94 : 30,756.53 = 21,609.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,449.94/30,756.53 = 21,609.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,449.94x = 30,756.53 × 21,609.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,449.94x = 664,622,777.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,622,777.81/22,449.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,604.66

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