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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,969.59, 30,315.87 and 12,277.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,969.59, 30,315.87 and 12,277.26 is: 16,941.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,969.59 : 30,315.87 = 12,277.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,969.59/30,315.87 = 12,277.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,969.59x = 30,315.87 × 12,277.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,969.59x = 372,195,775.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,195,775.48/21,969.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,941.41

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