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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,881.91, 30,197.01 and 12,932.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,881.91, 30,197.01 and 12,932.64 is: 17,847.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,881.91 : 30,197.01 = 12,932.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,881.91/30,197.01 = 12,932.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,881.91x = 30,197.01 × 12,932.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,881.91x = 390,527,059.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,527,059.41/21,881.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,847.03

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