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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,867.72, 30,168.84 and 13,469.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,867.72, 30,168.84 and 13,469.64 is: 18,582.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,867.72 : 30,168.84 = 13,469.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,867.72/30,168.84 = 13,469.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,867.72x = 30,168.84 × 13,469.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,867.72x = 406,363,414.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,363,414.02/21,867.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,582.80

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