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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,373.97, 30,873.60 and 13,421.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,373.97, 30,873.60 and 13,421.85 is: 18,520.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,373.97 : 30,873.60 = 13,421.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,373.97/30,873.60 = 13,421.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,373.97x = 30,873.60 × 13,421.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,373.97x = 414,380,828.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,380,828.16/22,373.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,520.67

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