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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,892.39, 30,212.61 and 13,391.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,892.39, 30,212.61 and 13,391.83 is: 18,481.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,892.39 : 30,212.61 = 13,391.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,892.39/30,212.61 = 13,391.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,892.39x = 30,212.61 × 13,391.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,892.39x = 404,602,136.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,602,136.98/21,892.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,481.41

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