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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,825.55, 30,118.46 and 13,341.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,825.55, 30,118.46 and 13,341.88 is: 18,411.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,825.55 : 30,118.46 = 13,341.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,825.55/30,118.46 = 13,341.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,825.55x = 30,118.46 × 13,341.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,825.55x = 401,836,737.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,836,737.10/21,825.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,411.30

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