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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,776.78, 30,052.28 and 12,218.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,776.78, 30,052.28 and 12,218.78 is: 16,862.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,776.78 : 30,052.28 = 12,218.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,776.78/30,052.28 = 12,218.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,776.78x = 30,052.28 × 12,218.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,776.78x = 367,202,303.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,202,303.50/21,776.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,862.10

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