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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,611.56, 29,823.55 and 12,180.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,611.56, 29,823.55 and 12,180.13 is: 16,808.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,611.56 : 29,823.55 = 12,180.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,611.56/29,823.55 = 12,180.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,611.56x = 29,823.55 × 12,180.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,611.56x = 363,254,716.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,254,716.06/21,611.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,808.35

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