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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,609.72, 29,823.93 and 12,179.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,609.72, 29,823.93 and 12,179.97 is: 16,809.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,609.72 : 29,823.93 = 12,179.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,609.72/29,823.93 = 12,179.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,609.72x = 29,823.93 × 12,179.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,609.72x = 363,254,572.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,254,572.68/21,609.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,809.78

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