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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,901.61, 30,218.74 and 12,339.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,901.61, 30,218.74 and 12,339.56 is: 17,025.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,901.61 : 30,218.74 = 12,339.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,901.61/30,218.74 = 12,339.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,901.61x = 30,218.74 × 12,339.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,901.61x = 372,886,000.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,886,000.05/21,901.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,025.50

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