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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,775.76, 30,043.38 and 12,214.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,775.76, 30,043.38 and 12,214.28 is: 16,851.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,775.76 : 30,043.38 = 12,214.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,775.76/30,043.38 = 12,214.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,775.76x = 30,043.38 × 12,214.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,775.76x = 366,958,255.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,958,255.47/21,775.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,851.69

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