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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,892.55, 30,212.39 and 12,459.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,892.55, 30,212.39 and 12,459.29 is: 17,194.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,892.55 : 30,212.39 = 12,459.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,892.55/30,212.39 = 12,459.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,892.55x = 30,212.39 × 12,459.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,892.55x = 376,424,808.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,424,808.69/21,892.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,194.20

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