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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,970.32, 30,316.05 and 12,408.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,970.32, 30,316.05 and 12,408.63 is: 17,122.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,970.32 : 30,316.05 = 12,408.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,970.32/30,316.05 = 12,408.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,970.32x = 30,316.05 × 12,408.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,970.32x = 376,180,647.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,180,647.51/21,970.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,122.22

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