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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,821.33, 30,116.25 and 13,321.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,821.33, 30,116.25 and 13,321.67 is: 18,385.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,821.33 : 30,116.25 = 13,321.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,821.33/30,116.25 = 13,321.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,821.33x = 30,116.25 × 13,321.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,821.33x = 401,198,677.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,198,677.53/21,821.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,385.62

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