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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,774.67, 30,049.02 and 12,343.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,774.67, 30,049.02 and 12,343.23 is: 17,033.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,774.67 : 30,049.02 = 12,343.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,774.67/30,049.02 = 12,343.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,774.67x = 30,049.02 × 12,343.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,774.67x = 370,901,965.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,901,965.13/21,774.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,033.65

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