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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,758.76, 30,026.70 and 12,327.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,758.76, 30,026.70 and 12,327.12 is: 17,011.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,758.76 : 30,026.70 = 12,327.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,758.76/30,026.70 = 12,327.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,758.76x = 30,026.70 × 12,327.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,758.76x = 370,142,734.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,142,734.10/21,758.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,011.21

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