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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,904.57, 30,228.27 and 11,833

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,904.57, 30,228.27 and 11,833 is: 16,329.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,904.57 : 30,228.27 = 11,833 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,904.57/30,228.27 = 11,833/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,904.57x = 30,228.27 × 11,833
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,904.57x = 357,691,118.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,691,118.91/21,904.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,329.52

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