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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,845.86, 30,137.83 and 13,773.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,845.86, 30,137.83 and 13,773.16 is: 19,001.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,845.86 : 30,137.83 = 13,773.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,845.86/30,137.83 = 13,773.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,845.86x = 30,137.83 × 13,773.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,845.86x = 415,093,154.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,093,154.64/21,845.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,001.00

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