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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,807.36, 30,093.12 and 12,374.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,807.36, 30,093.12 and 12,374.64 is: 17,076.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,807.36 : 30,093.12 = 12,374.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,807.36/30,093.12 = 12,374.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,807.36x = 30,093.12 × 12,374.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,807.36x = 372,391,526.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,391,526.48/21,807.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,076.41

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