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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,891.39, 30,211.23 and 13,390.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,891.39, 30,211.23 and 13,390.83 is: 18,480.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,891.39 : 30,211.23 = 13,390.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,891.39/30,211.23 = 13,390.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,891.39x = 30,211.23 × 13,390.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,891.39x = 404,553,445.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,553,445.02/21,891.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,480.03

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