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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,808.23, 30,092.97 and 12,246.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,808.23, 30,092.97 and 12,246.18 is: 16,898.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,808.23 : 30,092.97 = 12,246.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,808.23/30,092.97 = 12,246.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,808.23x = 30,092.97 × 12,246.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,808.23x = 368,523,927.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,523,927.35/21,808.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,898.39

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