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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,611.25, 29,823.54 and 12,180.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,611.25, 29,823.54 and 12,180.03 is: 16,808.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,611.25 : 29,823.54 = 12,180.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,611.25/29,823.54 = 12,180.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,611.25x = 29,823.54 × 12,180.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,611.25x = 363,251,611.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,251,611.91/21,611.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,808.45

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