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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,751.83, 30,019.62 and 12,193.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,751.83, 30,019.62 and 12,193.35 is: 16,828.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,751.83 : 30,019.62 = 12,193.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,751.83/30,019.62 = 12,193.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,751.83x = 30,019.62 × 12,193.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,751.83x = 366,039,733.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,039,733.53/21,751.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,828.00

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