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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,819.38, 30,110.94 and 12,388.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,819.38, 30,110.94 and 12,388.14 is: 17,095.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,819.38 : 30,110.94 = 12,388.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,819.38/30,110.94 = 12,388.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,819.38x = 30,110.94 × 12,388.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,819.38x = 373,018,540.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,018,540.25/21,819.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,095.75

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