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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,623.27, 29,838.61 and 12,189.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,623.27, 29,838.61 and 12,189.83 is: 16,821.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,623.27 : 29,838.61 = 12,189.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,623.27/29,838.61 = 12,189.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,623.27x = 29,838.61 × 12,189.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,623.27x = 363,727,583.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,727,583.34/21,623.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,821.12

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