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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,990.66, 30,348.72 and 12,559.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,990.66, 30,348.72 and 12,559.02 is: 17,332.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,990.66 : 30,348.72 = 12,559.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,990.66/30,348.72 = 12,559.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,990.66x = 30,348.72 × 12,559.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,990.66x = 381,150,181.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,150,181.45/21,990.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,332.37

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