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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,752.51, 30,011.33 and 12,191

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,752.51, 30,011.33 and 12,191 is: 16,819.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,752.51 : 30,011.33 = 12,191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,752.51/30,011.33 = 12,191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,752.51x = 30,011.33 × 12,191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,752.51x = 365,868,063.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,868,063.08/21,752.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,819.58

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