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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,825.55, 30,118.11 and 12,393.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,825.55, 30,118.11 and 12,393.50 is: 17,102.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,825.55 : 30,118.11 = 12,393.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,825.55/30,118.11 = 12,393.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,825.55x = 30,118.11 × 12,393.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,825.55x = 373,268,796.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,268,796.29/21,825.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,102.38

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