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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,950.39, 30,291.47 and 12,390.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,950.39, 30,291.47 and 12,390.27 is: 17,098.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,950.39 : 30,291.47 = 12,390.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,950.39/30,291.47 = 12,390.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,950.39x = 30,291.47 × 12,390.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,950.39x = 375,319,362.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,319,362.92/21,950.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,098.53

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