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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,775.76, 30,052.68 and 13,277.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,775.76, 30,052.68 and 13,277.24 is: 18,323.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,775.76 : 30,052.68 = 13,277.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,775.76/30,052.68 = 13,277.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,775.76x = 30,052.68 × 13,277.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,775.76x = 399,016,645.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,016,645.00/21,775.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,323.89

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