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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,775.64, 30,049.74 and 12,347.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,775.64, 30,049.74 and 12,347.24 is: 17,038.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,775.64 : 30,049.74 = 12,347.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,775.64/30,049.74 = 12,347.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,775.64x = 30,049.74 × 12,347.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,775.64x = 371,031,351.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,031,351.72/21,775.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,038.83

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