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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,819.76, 30,110.88 and 12,388.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,819.76, 30,110.88 and 12,388.12 is: 17,095.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,819.76 : 30,110.88 = 12,388.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,819.76/30,110.88 = 12,388.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,819.76x = 30,110.88 × 12,388.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,819.76x = 373,017,194.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,017,194.75/21,819.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,095.38

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