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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,895.52, 30,218.04 and 12,945.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,895.52, 30,218.04 and 12,945.92 is: 17,866.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,895.52 : 30,218.04 = 12,945.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,895.52/30,218.04 = 12,945.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,895.52x = 30,218.04 × 12,945.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,895.52x = 391,200,328.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,200,328.40/21,895.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,866.68

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