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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,907.96, 30,232.97 and 11,971.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,907.96, 30,232.97 and 11,971.96 is: 16,521.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,907.96 : 30,232.97 = 11,971.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,907.96/30,232.97 = 11,971.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,907.96x = 30,232.97 × 11,971.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,907.96x = 361,947,847.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,947,847.66/21,907.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,521.29

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