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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,970.96, 30,318.24 and 13,017.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,970.96, 30,318.24 and 13,017.76 is: 17,963.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,970.96 : 30,318.24 = 13,017.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,970.96/30,318.24 = 13,017.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,970.96x = 30,318.24 × 13,017.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,970.96x = 394,675,571.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,675,571.94/21,970.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,963.51

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