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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,758.22, 30,033.18 and 12,333.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,758.22, 30,033.18 and 12,333.06 is: 17,023.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,758.22 : 30,033.18 = 12,333.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,758.22/30,033.18 = 12,333.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,758.22x = 30,033.18 × 12,333.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,758.22x = 370,401,010.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,401,010.93/21,758.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,023.50

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