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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,893.73, 30,214.88 and 12,462.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,893.73, 30,214.88 and 12,462.29 is: 17,198.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,893.73 : 30,214.88 = 12,462.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,893.73/30,214.88 = 12,462.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,893.73x = 30,214.88 × 12,462.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,893.73x = 376,546,543.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,546,543.53/21,893.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,198.83

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