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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,777.76, 30,053.31 and 12,346.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,777.76, 30,053.31 and 12,346.32 is: 17,037.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,777.76 : 30,053.31 = 12,346.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,777.76/30,053.31 = 12,346.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,777.76x = 30,053.31 × 12,346.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,777.76x = 371,047,782.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,047,782.32/21,777.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,037.92

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