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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,955.66, 30,299.06 and 12,265.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,955.66, 30,299.06 and 12,265.43 is: 16,926.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,955.66 : 30,299.06 = 12,265.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,955.66/30,299.06 = 12,265.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,955.66x = 30,299.06 × 12,265.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,955.66x = 371,630,878.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,630,878.66/21,955.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,926.43

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