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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,775.76, 30,050.54 and 12,344.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,775.76, 30,050.54 and 12,344.92 is: 17,035.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,775.76 : 30,050.54 = 12,344.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,775.76/30,050.54 = 12,344.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,775.76x = 30,050.54 × 12,344.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,775.76x = 370,971,512.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,971,512.26/21,775.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,035.98

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