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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,774.76, 30,049.18 and 11,838.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,774.76, 30,049.18 and 11,838.76 is: 16,337.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,774.76 : 30,049.18 = 11,838.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,774.76/30,049.18 = 11,838.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,774.76x = 30,049.18 × 11,838.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,774.76x = 355,745,030.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,745,030.22/21,774.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,337.49

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