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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,755.61, 30,023.33 and 12,325.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,755.61, 30,023.33 and 12,325.59 is: 17,009.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,755.61 : 30,023.33 = 12,325.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,755.61/30,023.33 = 12,325.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,755.61x = 30,023.33 × 12,325.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,755.61x = 370,055,194.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,055,194.39/21,755.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,009.64

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