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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,821.79, 30,116.94 and 13,322.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,821.79, 30,116.94 and 13,322.16 is: 18,386.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,821.79 : 30,116.94 = 13,322.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,821.79/30,116.94 = 13,322.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,821.79x = 30,116.94 × 13,322.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,821.79x = 401,222,693.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,222,693.39/21,821.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,386.33

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