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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,914.81, 30,240.62 and 12,223.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,914.81, 30,240.62 and 12,223.67 is: 16,867.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,914.81 : 30,240.62 = 12,223.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,914.81/30,240.62 = 12,223.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,914.81x = 30,240.62 × 12,223.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,914.81x = 369,651,147.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,651,147.15/21,914.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,867.64

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