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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,819.89, 30,111.27 and 12,388.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,819.89, 30,111.27 and 12,388.25 is: 17,095.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,819.89 : 30,111.27 = 12,388.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,819.89/30,111.27 = 12,388.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,819.89x = 30,111.27 × 12,388.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,819.89x = 373,025,940.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,025,940.58/21,819.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,095.68

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