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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,613.92, 29,826.54 and 12,182.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,613.92, 29,826.54 and 12,182.28 is: 16,811.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,613.92 : 29,826.54 = 12,182.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,613.92/29,826.54 = 12,182.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,613.92x = 29,826.54 × 12,182.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,613.92x = 363,355,261.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,355,261.71/21,613.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,811.17

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