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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,853.58, 30,160.28 and 13,360.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,853.58, 30,160.28 and 13,360.69 is: 18,439.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,853.58 : 30,160.28 = 13,360.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,853.58/30,160.28 = 13,360.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,853.58x = 30,160.28 × 13,360.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,853.58x = 402,962,109.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,962,109.39/21,853.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,439.18

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