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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,991.52, 30,345 and 12,558.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,991.52, 30,345 and 12,558.08 is: 17,328.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,991.52 : 30,345 = 12,558.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,991.52/30,345 = 12,558.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,991.52x = 30,345 × 12,558.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,991.52x = 381,074,937.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,074,937.60/21,991.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,328.27

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