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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,459.28, 30,975.60 and 19,764.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,459.28, 30,975.60 and 19,764.72 is: 27,259.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,459.28 : 30,975.60 = 19,764.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,459.28/30,975.60 = 19,764.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,459.28x = 30,975.60 × 19,764.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,459.28x = 612,224,060.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,224,060.83/22,459.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,259.29

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