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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,915.73, 30,245.91 and 13,423.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,915.73, 30,245.91 and 13,423.39 is: 18,525.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,915.73 : 30,245.91 = 13,423.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,915.73/30,245.91 = 13,423.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,915.73x = 30,245.91 × 13,423.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,915.73x = 406,002,519.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,002,519.88/21,915.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,525.62

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