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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,863.91, 30,164.40 and 12,906.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,863.91, 30,164.40 and 12,906.93 is: 17,806.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,863.91 : 30,164.40 = 12,906.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,863.91/30,164.40 = 12,906.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,863.91x = 30,164.40 × 12,906.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,863.91x = 389,329,799.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,329,799.29/21,863.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,806.96

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