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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,797.78, 30,079.91 and 12,107.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,797.78, 30,079.91 and 12,107.86 is: 16,708.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,797.78 : 30,079.91 = 12,107.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,797.78/30,079.91 = 12,107.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,797.78x = 30,079.91 × 12,107.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,797.78x = 364,203,203.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,203,203.35/21,797.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,708.27

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