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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,913.77, 30,241.89 and 12,354.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,913.77, 30,241.89 and 12,354.02 is: 17,049.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,913.77 : 30,241.89 = 12,354.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,913.77/30,241.89 = 12,354.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,913.77x = 30,241.89 × 12,354.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,913.77x = 373,608,913.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,608,913.90/21,913.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,049.05

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