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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,960.72, 30,306.24 and 13,008.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,960.72, 30,306.24 and 13,008.06 is: 17,951.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,960.72 : 30,306.24 = 13,008.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,960.72/30,306.24 = 13,008.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,960.72x = 30,306.24 × 13,008.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,960.72x = 394,225,388.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,225,388.29/21,960.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,951.39

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