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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,614.92, 29,827.92 and 12,183.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,614.92, 29,827.92 and 12,183.28 is: 16,812.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,614.92 : 29,827.92 = 12,183.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,614.92/29,827.92 = 12,183.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,614.92x = 29,827.92 × 12,183.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,614.92x = 363,401,901.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,401,901.18/21,614.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,812.55

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