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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,611.61, 29,823.93 and 12,180.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,611.61, 29,823.93 and 12,180.06 is: 16,808.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,611.61 : 29,823.93 = 12,180.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,611.61/29,823.93 = 12,180.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,611.61x = 29,823.93 × 12,180.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,611.61x = 363,257,256.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,257,256.84/21,611.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,808.43

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