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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,804.64, 30,089.48 and 12,373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,804.64, 30,089.48 and 12,373 is: 17,074.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,804.64 : 30,089.48 = 12,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,804.64/30,089.48 = 12,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,804.64x = 30,089.48 × 12,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,804.64x = 372,297,136.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,297,136.04/21,804.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,074.22

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