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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,774.15, 30,050.31 and 13,276.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,774.15, 30,050.31 and 13,276.74 is: 18,323.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,774.15 : 30,050.31 = 13,276.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,774.15/30,050.31 = 13,276.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,774.15x = 30,050.31 × 13,276.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,774.15x = 398,970,152.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,970,152.79/21,774.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,323.11

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