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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,835.83, 30,133.44 and 13,882.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,835.83, 30,133.44 and 13,882.67 is: 19,158.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,835.83 : 30,133.44 = 13,882.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,835.83/30,133.44 = 13,882.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,835.83x = 30,133.44 × 13,882.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,835.83x = 418,332,520.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,332,520.11/21,835.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,158.08

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