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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,975.98, 30,327.21 and 12,413.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,975.98, 30,327.21 and 12,413.93 is: 17,131.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,975.98 : 30,327.21 = 12,413.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,975.98/30,327.21 = 12,413.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,975.98x = 30,327.21 × 12,413.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,975.98x = 376,479,710.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,479,710.40/21,975.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,131.42

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