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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,612.39, 29,825.93 and 12,180.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,612.39, 29,825.93 and 12,180.75 is: 16,809.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,612.39 : 29,825.93 = 12,180.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,612.39/29,825.93 = 12,180.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,612.39x = 29,825.93 × 12,180.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,612.39x = 363,302,227.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,302,227.30/21,612.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,809.91

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