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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,954.74, 30,294.28 and 13,336.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,954.74, 30,294.28 and 13,336.44 is: 18,402.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,954.74 : 30,294.28 = 13,336.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,954.74/30,294.28 = 13,336.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,954.74x = 30,294.28 × 13,336.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,954.74x = 404,017,847.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,017,847.56/21,954.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,402.31

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