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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,924.76, 30,260.12 and 12,367.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,924.76, 30,260.12 and 12,367.58 is: 17,069.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,924.76 : 30,260.12 = 12,367.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,924.76/30,260.12 = 12,367.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,924.76x = 30,260.12 × 12,367.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,924.76x = 374,244,454.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,244,454.91/21,924.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,069.49

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