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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,975.54, 30,324.06 and 12,283.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,975.54, 30,324.06 and 12,283.17 is: 16,949.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,975.54 : 30,324.06 = 12,283.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,975.54/30,324.06 = 12,283.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,975.54x = 30,324.06 × 12,283.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,975.54x = 372,475,584.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,475,584.07/21,975.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,949.55

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