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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,800.64, 30,083.96 and 12,369

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,800.64, 30,083.96 and 12,369 is: 17,068.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,800.64 : 30,083.96 = 12,369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,800.64/30,083.96 = 12,369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,800.64x = 30,083.96 × 12,369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,800.64x = 372,108,501.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,108,501.24/21,800.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,068.70

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