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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,967, 30,319.93 and 12,541.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,967, 30,319.93 and 12,541.03 is: 17,309.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,967 : 30,319.93 = 12,541.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,967/30,319.93 = 12,541.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,967x = 30,319.93 × 12,541.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,967x = 380,243,151.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,243,151.73/21,967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,309.74

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