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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,846.62, 30,151.58 and 13,353.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,846.62, 30,151.58 and 13,353.64 is: 18,430.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,846.62 : 30,151.58 = 13,353.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,846.62/30,151.58 = 13,353.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,846.62x = 30,151.58 × 13,353.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,846.62x = 402,633,344.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,633,344.75/21,846.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,430.01

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