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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,909.68, 30,249.95 and 12,960.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,909.68, 30,249.95 and 12,960.06 is: 17,893.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,909.68 : 30,249.95 = 12,960.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,909.68/30,249.95 = 12,960.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,909.68x = 30,249.95 × 12,960.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,909.68x = 392,041,167.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,041,167.00/21,909.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,893.51

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