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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,771.76, 30,045.02 and 11,835.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,771.76, 30,045.02 and 11,835.76 is: 16,333.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,771.76 : 30,045.02 = 11,835.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,771.76/30,045.02 = 11,835.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,771.76x = 30,045.02 × 11,835.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,771.76x = 355,605,645.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,605,645.92/21,771.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,333.34

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