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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,967.28, 30,311.57 and 13,348.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,967.28, 30,311.57 and 13,348.97 is: 18,419.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,967.28 : 30,311.57 = 13,348.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,967.28/30,311.57 = 13,348.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,967.28x = 30,311.57 × 13,348.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,967.28x = 404,628,020.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,628,020.28/21,967.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,419.58

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