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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,734.88, 30,012.52 and 13,791.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,734.88, 30,012.52 and 13,791.20 is: 19,043.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,734.88 : 30,012.52 = 13,791.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,734.88/30,012.52 = 13,791.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,734.88x = 30,012.52 × 13,791.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,734.88x = 413,908,665.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,908,665.82/21,734.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,043.52

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