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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,930.86, 30,263.42 and 12,370.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,930.86, 30,263.42 and 12,370.47 is: 17,070.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,930.86 : 30,263.42 = 12,370.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,930.86/30,263.42 = 12,370.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,930.86x = 30,263.42 × 12,370.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,930.86x = 374,372,760.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,372,760.13/21,930.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,070.60

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