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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,997.41, 30,358.04 and 12,565.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,997.41, 30,358.04 and 12,565.77 is: 17,341.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,997.41 : 30,358.04 = 12,565.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,997.41/30,358.04 = 12,565.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,997.41x = 30,358.04 × 12,565.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,997.41x = 381,472,085.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,472,085.46/21,997.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,341.68

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