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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,609, 29,823.06 and 12,179.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,609, 29,823.06 and 12,179.28 is: 16,808.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,609 : 29,823.06 = 12,179.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,609/29,823.06 = 12,179.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,609x = 29,823.06 × 12,179.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,609x = 363,223,398.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,223,398.20/21,609
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,808.89

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