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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,849.75, 30,152.66 and 11,913.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,849.75, 30,152.66 and 11,913.75 is: 16,440.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,849.75 : 30,152.66 = 11,913.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,849.75/30,152.66 = 11,913.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,849.75x = 30,152.66 × 11,913.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,849.75x = 359,231,193.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,231,193.51/21,849.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,440.98

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