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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,969.82, 30,318.87 and 12,539.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,969.82, 30,318.87 and 12,539.26 is: 17,304.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,969.82 : 30,318.87 = 12,539.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,969.82/30,318.87 = 12,539.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,969.82x = 30,318.87 × 12,539.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,969.82x = 380,176,193.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,176,193.84/21,969.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,304.47

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