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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,737.88, 29,997.45 and 12,306.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,737.88, 29,997.45 and 12,306.44 is: 16,982.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,737.88 : 29,997.45 = 12,306.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,737.88/29,997.45 = 12,306.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,737.88x = 29,997.45 × 12,306.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,737.88x = 369,161,668.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,161,668.59/21,737.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,982.41

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