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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,483.96, 30,951.66 and 19,321.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,483.96, 30,951.66 and 19,321.72 is: 26,598.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,483.96 : 30,951.66 = 19,321.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,483.96/30,951.66 = 19,321.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,483.96x = 30,951.66 × 19,321.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,483.96x = 598,039,308.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,039,308.06/22,483.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,598.49

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