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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,902, 30,225.84 and 12,471.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,902, 30,225.84 and 12,471.44 is: 17,211.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,902 : 30,225.84 = 12,471.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,902/30,225.84 = 12,471.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,902x = 30,225.84 × 12,471.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,902x = 376,959,750.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,959,750.01/21,902
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,211.20

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