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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,766.76, 30,037.74 and 12,335.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,766.76, 30,037.74 and 12,335.12 is: 17,022.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,766.76 : 30,037.74 = 12,335.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,766.76/30,037.74 = 12,335.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,766.76x = 30,037.74 × 12,335.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,766.76x = 370,519,127.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,519,127.43/21,766.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,022.25

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