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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,967.84, 30,318.48 and 12,538.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,967.84, 30,318.48 and 12,538.24 is: 17,304.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,967.84 : 30,318.48 = 12,538.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,967.84/30,318.48 = 12,538.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,967.84x = 30,318.48 × 12,538.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,967.84x = 380,140,378.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,140,378.68/21,967.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,304.40

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