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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,755.38, 30,023.04 and 12,323.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,755.38, 30,023.04 and 12,323.94 is: 17,007.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,755.38 : 30,023.04 = 12,323.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,755.38/30,023.04 = 12,323.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,755.38x = 30,023.04 × 12,323.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,755.38x = 370,002,143.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,002,143.58/21,755.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,007.39

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