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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,853.84, 30,157.40 and 12,901.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,853.84, 30,157.40 and 12,901.68 is: 17,803.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,853.84 : 30,157.40 = 12,901.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,853.84/30,157.40 = 12,901.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,853.84x = 30,157.40 × 12,901.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,853.84x = 389,081,124.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,081,124.43/21,853.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,803.79

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