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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,996.80, 30,354.24 and 13,045.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,996.80, 30,354.24 and 13,045.12 is: 18,001.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,996.80 : 30,354.24 = 13,045.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,996.80/30,354.24 = 13,045.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,996.80x = 30,354.24 × 13,045.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,996.80x = 395,974,703.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,974,703.31/21,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,001.47

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