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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,892.69, 30,211.94 and 12,461.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,892.69, 30,211.94 and 12,461.25 is: 17,196.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,892.69 : 30,211.94 = 12,461.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,892.69/30,211.94 = 12,461.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,892.69x = 30,211.94 × 12,461.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,892.69x = 376,478,568.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,478,568.48/21,892.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,196.54

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