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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,780.62, 30,057.12 and 12,089.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,780.62, 30,057.12 and 12,089.97 is: 16,684.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,780.62 : 30,057.12 = 12,089.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,780.62/30,057.12 = 12,089.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,780.62x = 30,057.12 × 12,089.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,780.62x = 363,389,679.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,389,679.09/21,780.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,684.09

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