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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,865.92, 30,172.26 and 12,304.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,865.92, 30,172.26 and 12,304.63 is: 16,978.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,865.92 : 30,172.26 = 12,304.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,865.92/30,172.26 = 12,304.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,865.92x = 30,172.26 × 12,304.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,865.92x = 371,258,495.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,258,495.56/21,865.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,978.86

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