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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,804.76, 30,090.88 and 12,246.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,804.76, 30,090.88 and 12,246.72 is: 16,900.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,804.76 : 30,090.88 = 12,246.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,804.76/30,090.88 = 12,246.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,804.76x = 30,090.88 × 12,246.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,804.76x = 368,514,581.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,514,581.91/21,804.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,900.65

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