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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,769.92, 30,044.34 and 12,337.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,769.92, 30,044.34 and 12,337.92 is: 17,027.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,769.92 : 30,044.34 = 12,337.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,769.92/30,044.34 = 12,337.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,769.92x = 30,044.34 × 12,337.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,769.92x = 370,684,663.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,684,663.37/21,769.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,027.38

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