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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,611.50, 29,823.96 and 12,180.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,611.50, 29,823.96 and 12,180.22 is: 16,808.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,611.50 : 29,823.96 = 12,180.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,611.50/29,823.96 = 12,180.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,611.50x = 29,823.96 × 12,180.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,611.50x = 363,262,394.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,262,394.07/21,611.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,808.75

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