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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,952.14, 30,281.62 and 13,883.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,952.14, 30,281.62 and 13,883.31 is: 19,151.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,952.14 : 30,281.62 = 13,883.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,952.14/30,281.62 = 13,883.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,952.14x = 30,281.62 × 13,883.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,952.14x = 420,409,117.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,409,117.76/21,952.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,151.17

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