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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,767.83, 30,041.36 and 12,337

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,767.83, 30,041.36 and 12,337 is: 17,026.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,767.83 : 30,041.36 = 12,337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,767.83/30,041.36 = 12,337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,767.83x = 30,041.36 × 12,337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,767.83x = 370,620,196.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,620,196.64/21,767.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,026.05

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