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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,891.39, 30,208.32 and 12,939.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,891.39, 30,208.32 and 12,939.27 is: 17,855.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,891.39 : 30,208.32 = 12,939.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,891.39/30,208.32 = 12,939.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,891.39x = 30,208.32 × 12,939.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,891.39x = 390,873,608.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,873,608.73/21,891.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,855.13

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