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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,977.66, 30,328.55 and 12,902.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,977.66, 30,328.55 and 12,902.88 is: 17,805.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,977.66 : 30,328.55 = 12,902.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,977.66/30,328.55 = 12,902.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,977.66x = 30,328.55 × 12,902.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,977.66x = 391,325,576.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,325,576.71/21,977.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,805.61

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