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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,741.49, 30,001.80 and 12,179.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,741.49, 30,001.80 and 12,179.71 is: 16,807.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,741.49 : 30,001.80 = 12,179.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,741.49/30,001.80 = 12,179.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,741.49x = 30,001.80 × 12,179.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,741.49x = 365,413,223.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,413,223.48/21,741.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,807.18

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