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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,987.73, 30,326.46 and 13,813.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,987.73, 30,326.46 and 13,813.71 is: 19,052.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,987.73 : 30,326.46 = 13,813.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,987.73/30,326.46 = 13,813.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,987.73x = 30,326.46 × 13,813.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,987.73x = 418,920,737.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,920,737.60/21,987.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,052.48

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