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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,797.55, 30,079.71 and 12,367.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,797.55, 30,079.71 and 12,367.89 is: 17,067.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,797.55 : 30,079.71 = 12,367.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,797.55/30,079.71 = 12,367.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,797.55x = 30,079.71 × 12,367.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,797.55x = 372,022,544.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,022,544.51/21,797.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,067.17

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