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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,897.67, 30,218.82 and 12,466.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,897.67, 30,218.82 and 12,466.24 is: 17,203.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,897.67 : 30,218.82 = 12,466.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,897.67/30,218.82 = 12,466.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,897.67x = 30,218.82 × 12,466.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,897.67x = 376,715,062.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,715,062.64/21,897.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,203.43

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