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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,920.36, 30,251.94 and 13,422.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,920.36, 30,251.94 and 13,422.44 is: 18,524.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,920.36 : 30,251.94 = 13,422.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,920.36/30,251.94 = 13,422.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,920.36x = 30,251.94 × 13,422.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,920.36x = 406,054,849.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,054,849.53/21,920.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,524.10

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