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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,995.16, 30,354.93 and 12,563.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,995.16, 30,354.93 and 12,563.52 is: 17,338.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,995.16 : 30,354.93 = 12,563.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,995.16/30,354.93 = 12,563.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,995.16x = 30,354.93 × 12,563.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,995.16x = 381,364,770.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,364,770.15/21,995.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,338.58

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