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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,893.75, 30,214.10 and 11,957.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,893.75, 30,214.10 and 11,957.75 is: 16,502.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,893.75 : 30,214.10 = 11,957.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,893.75/30,214.10 = 11,957.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,893.75x = 30,214.10 × 11,957.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,893.75x = 361,292,594.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,292,594.49/21,893.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,502.09

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