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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,786.76, 30,066.15 and 12,355.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,786.76, 30,066.15 and 12,355.12 is: 17,050.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,786.76 : 30,066.15 = 12,355.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,786.76/30,066.15 = 12,355.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,786.76x = 30,066.15 × 12,355.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,786.76x = 371,470,891.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,470,891.19/21,786.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,050.30

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