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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,966.64, 30,313.68 and 12,535.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,966.64, 30,313.68 and 12,535.36 is: 17,298.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,966.64 : 30,313.68 = 12,535.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,966.64/30,313.68 = 12,535.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,966.64x = 30,313.68 × 12,535.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,966.64x = 379,992,891.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,992,891.72/21,966.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,298.64

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