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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,871.85, 30,180.26 and 12,312.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,871.85, 30,180.26 and 12,312.23 is: 16,989.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,871.85 : 30,180.26 = 12,312.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,871.85/30,180.26 = 12,312.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,871.85x = 30,180.26 × 12,312.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,871.85x = 371,586,182.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,586,182.46/21,871.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,989.25

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