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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,806.28, 30,099.48 and 12,381.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,806.28, 30,099.48 and 12,381.12 is: 17,089.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,806.28 : 30,099.48 = 12,381.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,806.28/30,099.48 = 12,381.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,806.28x = 30,099.48 × 12,381.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,806.28x = 372,665,273.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,665,273.82/21,806.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,089.81

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