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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,762.03, 30,029.89 and 12,328.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,762.03, 30,029.89 and 12,328.23 is: 17,011.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,762.03 : 30,029.89 = 12,328.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,762.03/30,029.89 = 12,328.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,762.03x = 30,029.89 × 12,328.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,762.03x = 370,215,390.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,215,390.79/21,762.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,011.99

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