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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,991.95, 30,346.92 and 12,915.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,991.95, 30,346.92 and 12,915.90 is: 17,822.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,991.95 : 30,346.92 = 12,915.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,991.95/30,346.92 = 12,915.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,991.95x = 30,346.92 × 12,915.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,991.95x = 391,957,784.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,957,784.03/21,991.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,822.78

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