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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,860.89, 30,163.79 and 12,299.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,860.89, 30,163.79 and 12,299.50 is: 16,970.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,860.89 : 30,163.79 = 12,299.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,860.89/30,163.79 = 12,299.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,860.89x = 30,163.79 × 12,299.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,860.89x = 370,999,433.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,999,433.89/21,860.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,970.92

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