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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,966.23, 30,320.80 and 13,352.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,966.23, 30,320.80 and 13,352.39 is: 18,430.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,966.23 : 30,320.80 = 13,352.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,966.23/30,320.80 = 13,352.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,966.23x = 30,320.80 × 13,352.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,966.23x = 404,855,146.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,855,146.71/21,966.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,430.80

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