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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,867.36, 30,169.38 and 12,305.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,867.36, 30,169.38 and 12,305.31 is: 16,977.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,867.36 : 30,169.38 = 12,305.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,867.36/30,169.38 = 12,305.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,867.36x = 30,169.38 × 12,305.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,867.36x = 371,243,573.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,243,573.41/21,867.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,977.06

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