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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,916.84, 30,243.72 and 12,357.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,916.84, 30,243.72 and 12,357.07 is: 17,051.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,916.84 : 30,243.72 = 12,357.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,916.84/30,243.72 = 12,357.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,916.84x = 30,243.72 × 12,357.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,916.84x = 373,723,769.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,723,769.67/21,916.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,051.90

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