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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,895.78, 31,602.28 and 21,501.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,895.78, 31,602.28 and 21,501.76 is: 29,678.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,895.78 : 31,602.28 = 21,501.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,895.78/31,602.28 = 21,501.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,895.78x = 31,602.28 × 21,501.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,895.78x = 679,504,640.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,504,640.01/22,895.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,678.16

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