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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,985.75, 30,341.42 and 12,049.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,985.75, 30,341.42 and 12,049.75 is: 16,629.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,985.75 : 30,341.42 = 12,049.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,985.75/30,341.42 = 12,049.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,985.75x = 30,341.42 × 12,049.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,985.75x = 365,606,525.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,606,525.65/21,985.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,629.25

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