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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,934.61, 30,270 and 11,863.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,934.61, 30,270 and 11,863.25 is: 16,371.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,934.61 : 30,270 = 11,863.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,934.61/30,270 = 11,863.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,934.61x = 30,270 × 11,863.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,934.61x = 359,100,426.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,100,426.15/21,934.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,371.41

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