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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,955.48, 30,298.25 and 12,395.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,955.48, 30,298.25 and 12,395.55 is: 17,105.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,955.48 : 30,298.25 = 12,395.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,955.48/30,298.25 = 12,395.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,955.48x = 30,298.25 × 12,395.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,955.48x = 375,563,472.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,563,472.79/21,955.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,105.68

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