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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,881.06, 30,195.70 and 12,450.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,881.06, 30,195.70 and 12,450.14 is: 17,181.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,881.06 : 30,195.70 = 12,450.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,881.06/30,195.70 = 12,450.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,881.06x = 30,195.70 × 12,450.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,881.06x = 375,940,510.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,940,510.29/21,881.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,181.10

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