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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,930.39, 30,263.92 and 11,858.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,930.39, 30,263.92 and 11,858.81 is: 16,365.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,930.39 : 30,263.92 = 11,858.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,930.39/30,263.92 = 11,858.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,930.39x = 30,263.92 × 11,858.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,930.39x = 358,893,896.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,893,896.17/21,930.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,365.14

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