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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,969.34, 30,311.34 and 12,408.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,969.34, 30,311.34 and 12,408.72 is: 17,120.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,969.34 : 30,311.34 = 12,408.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,969.34/30,311.34 = 12,408.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,969.34x = 30,311.34 × 12,408.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,969.34x = 376,124,930.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,124,930.88/21,969.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,120.45

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