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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,991.26, 30,353.22 and 12,565.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,991.26, 30,353.22 and 12,565.29 is: 17,343.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,991.26 : 30,353.22 = 12,565.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,991.26/30,353.22 = 12,565.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,991.26x = 30,353.22 × 12,565.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,991.26x = 381,397,011.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,397,011.73/21,991.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,343.12

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