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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,795.04, 30,077.44 and 12,237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,795.04, 30,077.44 and 12,237 is: 16,887.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,795.04 : 30,077.44 = 12,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,795.04/30,077.44 = 12,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,795.04x = 30,077.44 × 12,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,795.04x = 368,057,633.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,057,633.28/21,795.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,887.22

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