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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,901.76, 30,224.44 and 11,965.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,901.76, 30,224.44 and 11,965.76 is: 16,512.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,901.76 : 30,224.44 = 11,965.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,901.76/30,224.44 = 11,965.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,901.76x = 30,224.44 × 11,965.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,901.76x = 361,658,395.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,658,395.17/21,901.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,512.75

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