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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,969.88, 30,321.66 and 12,540.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,969.88, 30,321.66 and 12,540.76 is: 17,308.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,969.88 : 30,321.66 = 12,540.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,969.88/30,321.66 = 12,540.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,969.88x = 30,321.66 × 12,540.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,969.88x = 380,256,660.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,256,660.86/21,969.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,308.09

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