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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,892.06, 30,211.28 and 12,460.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,892.06, 30,211.28 and 12,460.69 is: 17,195.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,892.06 : 30,211.28 = 12,460.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,892.06/30,211.28 = 12,460.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,892.06x = 30,211.28 × 12,460.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,892.06x = 376,453,394.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,453,394.58/21,892.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,195.89

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