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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,901.62, 30,224.13 and 11,965.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,901.62, 30,224.13 and 11,965.62 is: 16,512.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,901.62 : 30,224.13 = 11,965.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,901.62/30,224.13 = 11,965.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,901.62x = 30,224.13 × 11,965.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,901.62x = 361,650,454.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,650,454.41/21,901.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,512.50

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