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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,991.92, 30,348.72 and 12,559.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,991.92, 30,348.72 and 12,559.92 is: 17,332.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,991.92 : 30,348.72 = 12,559.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,991.92/30,348.72 = 12,559.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,991.92x = 30,348.72 × 12,559.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,991.92x = 381,177,495.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,177,495.30/21,991.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,332.62

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