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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,799.62, 30,082.59 and 12,367.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,799.62, 30,082.59 and 12,367.98 is: 17,067.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,799.62 : 30,082.59 = 12,367.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,799.62/30,082.59 = 12,367.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,799.62x = 30,082.59 × 12,367.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,799.62x = 372,060,871.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,060,871.47/21,799.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,067.31

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