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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,753.51, 30,012.70 and 12,192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,753.51, 30,012.70 and 12,192 is: 16,820.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,753.51 : 30,012.70 = 12,192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,753.51/30,012.70 = 12,192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,753.51x = 30,012.70 × 12,192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,753.51x = 365,914,838.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,914,838.40/21,753.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,820.96

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