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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,979.70, 30,329.84 and 12,287.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,979.70, 30,329.84 and 12,287.40 is: 16,955.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,979.70 : 30,329.84 = 12,287.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,979.70/30,329.84 = 12,287.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,979.70x = 30,329.84 × 12,287.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,979.70x = 372,674,793.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,674,793.00/21,979.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,955.41

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