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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,912.06, 30,253.23 and 12,962.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,912.06, 30,253.23 and 12,962.43 is: 17,896.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,912.06 : 30,253.23 = 12,962.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,912.06/30,253.23 = 12,962.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,912.06x = 30,253.23 × 12,962.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,912.06x = 392,155,376.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,155,376.15/21,912.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,896.78

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