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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,962.76, 30,307.41 and 13,011.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,962.76, 30,307.41 and 13,011.09 is: 17,954.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,962.76 : 30,307.41 = 13,011.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,962.76/30,307.41 = 13,011.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,962.76x = 30,307.41 × 13,011.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,962.76x = 394,332,439.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,332,439.18/21,962.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,954.59

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