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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,922.88, 30,251.72 and 12,365.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,922.88, 30,251.72 and 12,365.12 is: 17,062.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,922.88 : 30,251.72 = 12,365.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,922.88/30,251.72 = 12,365.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,922.88x = 30,251.72 × 12,365.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,922.88x = 374,066,148.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,066,148.01/21,922.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,062.82

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