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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,865.08, 30,159.72 and 12,912.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,865.08, 30,159.72 and 12,912.03 is: 17,810.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,865.08 : 30,159.72 = 12,912.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,865.08/30,159.72 = 12,912.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,865.08x = 30,159.72 × 12,912.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,865.08x = 389,423,209.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,423,209.43/21,865.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,810.28

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