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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,930.08, 30,266.04 and 12,500

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,930.08, 30,266.04 and 12,500 is: 17,251.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,930.08 : 30,266.04 = 12,500 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,930.08/30,266.04 = 12,500/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,930.08x = 30,266.04 × 12,500
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,930.08x = 378,325,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,325,500/21,930.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,251.44

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