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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,917, 30,245.70 and 11,981

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,917, 30,245.70 and 11,981 is: 16,533.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,917 : 30,245.70 = 11,981 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,917/30,245.70 = 11,981/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,917x = 30,245.70 × 11,981
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,917x = 362,373,731.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,373,731.70/21,917
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,533.91

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