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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,954.76, 30,296.98 and 12,523.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,954.76, 30,296.98 and 12,523.12 is: 17,281.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,954.76 : 30,296.98 = 12,523.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,954.76/30,296.98 = 12,523.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,954.76x = 30,296.98 × 12,523.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,954.76x = 379,412,716.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,412,716.18/21,954.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,281.57

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