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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,879.09, 30,191.90 and 12,447

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,879.09, 30,191.90 and 12,447 is: 17,176.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,879.09 : 30,191.90 = 12,447 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,879.09/30,191.90 = 12,447/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,879.09x = 30,191.90 × 12,447
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,879.09x = 375,798,517.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,798,517.07/21,879.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,176.15

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