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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,811.22, 30,095.96 and 12,250.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,811.22, 30,095.96 and 12,250.65 is: 16,903.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,811.22 : 30,095.96 = 12,250.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,811.22/30,095.96 = 12,250.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,811.22x = 30,095.96 × 12,250.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,811.22x = 368,695,055.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,695,055.59/21,811.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,903.91

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