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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,930.52, 30,262.29 and 12,369.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,930.52, 30,262.29 and 12,369.88 is: 17,069.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,930.52 : 30,262.29 = 12,369.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,930.52/30,262.29 = 12,369.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,930.52x = 30,262.29 × 12,369.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,930.52x = 374,340,895.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,340,895.83/21,930.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,069.40

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