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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,953.96, 30,293.93 and 12,393.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,953.96, 30,293.93 and 12,393.36 is: 17,101.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,953.96 : 30,293.93 = 12,393.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,953.96/30,293.93 = 12,393.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,953.96x = 30,293.93 × 12,393.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,953.96x = 375,443,580.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,443,580.30/21,953.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,101.41

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