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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,935.88, 30,258.50 and 13,441.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,935.88, 30,258.50 and 13,441.82 is: 18,541.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,935.88 : 30,258.50 = 13,441.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,935.88/30,258.50 = 13,441.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,935.88x = 30,258.50 × 13,441.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,935.88x = 406,729,091.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,729,091.97/21,935.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,541.73

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