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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,758.78, 30,025.94 and 12,327.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,758.78, 30,025.94 and 12,327.14 is: 17,010.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,758.78 : 30,025.94 = 12,327.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,758.78/30,025.94 = 12,327.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,758.78x = 30,025.94 × 12,327.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,758.78x = 370,133,966.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,133,966.01/21,758.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,010.79

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