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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,992.76, 30,354.07 and 12,561.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,992.76, 30,354.07 and 12,561.32 is: 17,336.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,992.76 : 30,354.07 = 12,561.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,992.76/30,354.07 = 12,561.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,992.76x = 30,354.07 × 12,561.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,992.76x = 381,287,186.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,287,186.57/21,992.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,336.94

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