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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,779.76, 30,055.16 and 12,348.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,779.76, 30,055.16 and 12,348.12 is: 17,039.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,779.76 : 30,055.16 = 12,348.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,779.76/30,055.16 = 12,348.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,779.76x = 30,055.16 × 12,348.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,779.76x = 371,124,722.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,124,722.30/21,779.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,039.89

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