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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,803.74, 30,094.95 and 13,427.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,803.74, 30,094.95 and 13,427.26 is: 18,533.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,803.74 : 30,094.95 = 13,427.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,803.74/30,094.95 = 13,427.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,803.74x = 30,094.95 × 13,427.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,803.74x = 404,092,718.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,092,718.34/21,803.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,533.18

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