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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,967.94, 30,310.52 and 12,408.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,967.94, 30,310.52 and 12,408.02 is: 17,120.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,967.94 : 30,310.52 = 12,408.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,967.94/30,310.52 = 12,408.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,967.94x = 30,310.52 × 12,408.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,967.94x = 376,093,538.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,093,538.37/21,967.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,120.11

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