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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,758.94, 30,031.79 and 12,329.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,758.94, 30,031.79 and 12,329.33 is: 17,016.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,758.94 : 30,031.79 = 12,329.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,758.94/30,031.79 = 12,329.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,758.94x = 30,031.79 × 12,329.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,758.94x = 370,271,637.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,271,637.60/21,758.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,016.99

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