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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,661.80, 29,889.91 and 12,230.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,661.80, 29,889.91 and 12,230.16 is: 16,875.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,661.80 : 29,889.91 = 12,230.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,661.80/29,889.91 = 12,230.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,661.80x = 29,889.91 × 12,230.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,661.80x = 365,558,171.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,558,171.09/21,661.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,875.71

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