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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,778.61, 30,056.23 and 12,706.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,778.61, 30,056.23 and 12,706.76 is: 17,536.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,778.61 : 30,056.23 = 12,706.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,778.61/30,056.23 = 12,706.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,778.61x = 30,056.23 × 12,706.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,778.61x = 381,917,301.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,917,301.11/21,778.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,536.35

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