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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,957.62, 30,298.25 and 13,339.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,957.62, 30,298.25 and 13,339.31 is: 18,406.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,957.62 : 30,298.25 = 13,339.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,957.62/30,298.25 = 13,339.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,957.62x = 30,298.25 × 13,339.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,957.62x = 404,157,758.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,157,758.26/21,957.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,406.27

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