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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,930.50, 30,264.81 and 11,994.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,930.50, 30,264.81 and 11,994.50 is: 16,552.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,930.50 : 30,264.81 = 11,994.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,930.50/30,264.81 = 11,994.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,930.50x = 30,264.81 × 11,994.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,930.50x = 363,011,263.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,011,263.55/21,930.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,552.80

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