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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,910.55, 30,234.80 and 12,958.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,910.55, 30,234.80 and 12,958.43 is: 17,881.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,910.55 : 30,234.80 = 12,958.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,910.55/30,234.80 = 12,958.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,910.55x = 30,234.80 × 12,958.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,910.55x = 391,795,420.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,795,420.59/21,910.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,881.59

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