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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,775.14, 30,050.28 and 12,344.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,775.14, 30,050.28 and 12,344.31 is: 17,035.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,775.14 : 30,050.28 = 12,344.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,775.14/30,050.28 = 12,344.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,775.14x = 30,050.28 × 12,344.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,775.14x = 370,949,971.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,949,971.91/21,775.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,035.48

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