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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,989.76, 30,351.15 and 12,563.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,989.76, 30,351.15 and 12,563.79 is: 17,341.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,989.76 : 30,351.15 = 12,563.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,989.76/30,351.15 = 12,563.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,989.76x = 30,351.15 × 12,563.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,989.76x = 381,325,474.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,325,474.86/21,989.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,341.05

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