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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,892.73, 30,211.44 and 12,202.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,892.73, 30,211.44 and 12,202.12 is: 16,838.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,892.73 : 30,211.44 = 12,202.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,892.73/30,211.44 = 12,202.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,892.73x = 30,211.44 × 12,202.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,892.73x = 368,643,465.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,643,465.20/21,892.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,838.62

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