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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,803.63, 30,089.33 and 12,245.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,803.63, 30,089.33 and 12,245.59 is: 16,899.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,803.63 : 30,089.33 = 12,245.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,803.63/30,089.33 = 12,245.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,803.63x = 30,089.33 × 12,245.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,803.63x = 368,461,508.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,461,508.02/21,803.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,899.09

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