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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,970, 30,325.96 and 13,356.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,970, 30,325.96 and 13,356.12 is: 18,435.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,970 : 30,325.96 = 13,356.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,970/30,325.96 = 13,356.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,970x = 30,325.96 × 13,356.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,970x = 405,037,160.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,037,160.88/21,970
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,435.92

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