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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,835.89, 30,133.35 and 12,404.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,835.89, 30,133.35 and 12,404.25 is: 17,117.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,835.89 : 30,133.35 = 12,404.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,835.89/30,133.35 = 12,404.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,835.89x = 30,133.35 × 12,404.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,835.89x = 373,781,606.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,781,606.74/21,835.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,117.76

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