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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,909.76, 30,232.32 and 12,476.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,909.76, 30,232.32 and 12,476.80 is: 17,216.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,909.76 : 30,232.32 = 12,476.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,909.76/30,232.32 = 12,476.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,909.76x = 30,232.32 × 12,476.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,909.76x = 377,202,610.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,202,610.18/21,909.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,216.19

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