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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,866.05, 30,169.96 and 12,439.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,866.05, 30,169.96 and 12,439.81 is: 17,163.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,866.05 : 30,169.96 = 12,439.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,866.05/30,169.96 = 12,439.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,866.05x = 30,169.96 × 12,439.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,866.05x = 375,308,570.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,308,570.11/21,866.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,163.99

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