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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,787.52, 30,059.92 and 12,354.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,787.52, 30,059.92 and 12,354.26 is: 17,044.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,787.52 : 30,059.92 = 12,354.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,787.52/30,059.92 = 12,354.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,787.52x = 30,059.92 × 12,354.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,787.52x = 371,368,067.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,368,067.26/21,787.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,044.99

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