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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,744.96, 30,007.56 and 12,313.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,744.96, 30,007.56 and 12,313.32 is: 16,992.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,744.96 : 30,007.56 = 12,313.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,744.96/30,007.56 = 12,313.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,744.96x = 30,007.56 × 12,313.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,744.96x = 369,492,688.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,492,688.70/21,744.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,992.11

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