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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,876.08, 30,191.52 and 12,446.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,876.08, 30,191.52 and 12,446.12 is: 17,177.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,876.08 : 30,191.52 = 12,446.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,876.08/30,191.52 = 12,446.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,876.08x = 30,191.52 × 12,446.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,876.08x = 375,767,280.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,767,280.90/21,876.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,177.08

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