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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,912.60, 30,228.55 and 13,734.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,912.60, 30,228.55 and 13,734.73 is: 18,947.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,912.60 : 30,228.55 = 13,734.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,912.60/30,228.55 = 13,734.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,912.60x = 30,228.55 × 13,734.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,912.60x = 415,181,040.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,181,040.68/21,912.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,947.14

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