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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,751.40, 30,018.66 and 12,322.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,751.40, 30,018.66 and 12,322.28 is: 17,005.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,751.40 : 30,018.66 = 12,322.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,751.40/30,018.66 = 12,322.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,751.40x = 30,018.66 × 12,322.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,751.40x = 369,898,333.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,898,333.74/21,751.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,005.73

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