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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,930.36, 30,263.83 and 11,858.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,930.36, 30,263.83 and 11,858.76 is: 16,365.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,930.36 : 30,263.83 = 11,858.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,930.36/30,263.83 = 11,858.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,930.36x = 30,263.83 × 11,858.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,930.36x = 358,891,467.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,891,467.00/21,930.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,365.05

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