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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,986.91, 30,343.55 and 12,555.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,986.91, 30,343.55 and 12,555.27 is: 17,327.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,986.91 : 30,343.55 = 12,555.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,986.91/30,343.55 = 12,555.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,986.91x = 30,343.55 × 12,555.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,986.91x = 380,971,400.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,971,400.23/21,986.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,327.19

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