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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,751.68, 30,017.34 and 12,320.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,751.68, 30,017.34 and 12,320.04 is: 17,001.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,751.68 : 30,017.34 = 12,320.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,751.68/30,017.34 = 12,320.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,751.68x = 30,017.34 × 12,320.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,751.68x = 369,814,829.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,814,829.49/21,751.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,001.67

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