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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,955.95, 30,298.90 and 12,524.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,955.95, 30,298.90 and 12,524.67 is: 17,283.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,955.95 : 30,298.90 = 12,524.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,955.95/30,298.90 = 12,524.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,955.95x = 30,298.90 × 12,524.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,955.95x = 379,483,723.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,483,723.86/21,955.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,283.87

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