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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,939.72, 30,264.51 and 13,445.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,939.72, 30,264.51 and 13,445.96 is: 18,547.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,939.72 : 30,264.51 = 13,445.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,939.72/30,264.51 = 13,445.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,939.72x = 30,264.51 × 13,445.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,939.72x = 406,935,315.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,935,315.22/21,939.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,547.88

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