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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,930.76, 30,257.94 and 12,498.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,930.76, 30,257.94 and 12,498.76 is: 17,244.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,930.76 : 30,257.94 = 12,498.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,930.76/30,257.94 = 12,498.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,930.76x = 30,257.94 × 12,498.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,930.76x = 378,186,730.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,186,730.15/21,930.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,244.58

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