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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,755.24, 30,027.06 and 12,329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,755.24, 30,027.06 and 12,329 is: 17,016.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,755.24 : 30,027.06 = 12,329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,755.24/30,027.06 = 12,329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,755.24x = 30,027.06 × 12,329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,755.24x = 370,203,622.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,203,622.74/21,755.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,016.76

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