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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,754.88, 30,021.78 and 12,323.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,754.88, 30,021.78 and 12,323.44 is: 17,006.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,754.88 : 30,021.78 = 12,323.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,754.88/30,021.78 = 12,323.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,754.88x = 30,021.78 × 12,323.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,754.88x = 369,971,690.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,971,690.94/21,754.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,006.38

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