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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,905.55, 30,229.78 and 12,345.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,905.55, 30,229.78 and 12,345.59 is: 17,036.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,905.55 : 30,229.78 = 12,345.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,905.55/30,229.78 = 12,345.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,905.55x = 30,229.78 × 12,345.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,905.55x = 373,204,469.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,204,469.67/21,905.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,036.98

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