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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,870, 30,181.68 and 12,439.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,870, 30,181.68 and 12,439.44 is: 17,167.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,870 : 30,181.68 = 12,439.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,870/30,181.68 = 12,439.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,870x = 30,181.68 × 12,439.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,870x = 375,443,197.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,443,197.46/21,870
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,167.04

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