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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,955.08, 30,300.54 and 12,525

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,955.08, 30,300.54 and 12,525 is: 17,285.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,955.08 : 30,300.54 = 12,525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,955.08/30,300.54 = 12,525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,955.08x = 30,300.54 × 12,525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,955.08x = 379,514,263.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,514,263.50/21,955.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,285.94

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