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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,965.59, 30,314.69 and 12,535.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,965.59, 30,314.69 and 12,535.57 is: 17,300.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,965.59 : 30,314.69 = 12,535.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,965.59/30,314.69 = 12,535.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,965.59x = 30,314.69 × 12,535.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,965.59x = 380,011,855.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,011,855.85/21,965.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,300.33

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