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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,930.08, 30,263.36 and 11,994.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,930.08, 30,263.36 and 11,994.08 is: 16,551.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,930.08 : 30,263.36 = 11,994.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,930.08/30,263.36 = 11,994.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,930.08x = 30,263.36 × 11,994.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,930.08x = 362,981,160.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,981,160.91/21,930.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,551.75

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