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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,802.24, 30,092.88 and 13,425.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,802.24, 30,092.88 and 13,425.76 is: 18,531.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,802.24 : 30,092.88 = 13,425.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,802.24/30,092.88 = 13,425.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,802.24x = 30,092.88 × 13,425.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,802.24x = 404,019,784.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,019,784.59/21,802.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,531.11

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