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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,907.64, 30,231.96 and 12,479.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,907.64, 30,231.96 and 12,479.24 is: 17,221.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,907.64 : 30,231.96 = 12,479.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,907.64/30,231.96 = 12,479.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,907.64x = 30,231.96 × 12,479.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,907.64x = 377,271,884.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,271,884.51/21,907.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,221.02

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