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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,995.50, 30,353.80 and 12,059.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,995.50, 30,353.80 and 12,059.50 is: 16,642.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,995.50 : 30,353.80 = 12,059.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,995.50/30,353.80 = 12,059.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,995.50x = 30,353.80 × 12,059.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,995.50x = 366,051,651.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,051,651.10/21,995.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,642.12

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