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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,910.76, 30,233.70 and 12,477.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,910.76, 30,233.70 and 12,477.80 is: 17,217.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,910.76 : 30,233.70 = 12,477.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,910.76/30,233.70 = 12,477.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,910.76x = 30,233.70 × 12,477.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,910.76x = 377,250,061.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,250,061.86/21,910.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,217.57

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