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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,791.31, 30,066.03 and 13,294.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,791.31, 30,066.03 and 13,294.82 is: 18,343.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,791.31 : 30,066.03 = 13,294.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,791.31/30,066.03 = 13,294.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,791.31x = 30,066.03 × 13,294.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,791.31x = 399,722,306.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,722,306.63/21,791.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,343.20

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