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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,761.92, 30,030.40 and 12,329.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,761.92, 30,030.40 and 12,329.60 is: 17,014.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,761.92 : 30,030.40 = 12,329.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,761.92/30,030.40 = 12,329.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,761.92x = 30,030.40 × 12,329.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,761.92x = 370,262,819.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,262,819.84/21,761.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,014.25

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