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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,984.91, 30,343.76 and 20,213.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,984.91, 30,343.76 and 20,213.71 is: 27,899.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,984.91 : 30,343.76 = 20,213.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,984.91/30,343.76 = 20,213.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,984.91x = 30,343.76 × 20,213.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,984.91x = 613,359,964.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,359,964.95/21,984.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,899.13

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