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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,925.86, 30,259.54 and 13,427.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,925.86, 30,259.54 and 13,427.94 is: 18,531.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,925.86 : 30,259.54 = 13,427.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,925.86/30,259.54 = 13,427.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,925.86x = 30,259.54 × 13,427.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,925.86x = 406,323,287.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,323,287.55/21,925.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,531.69

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