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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,941.87, 30,279.69 and 11,870.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,941.87, 30,279.69 and 11,870.29 is: 16,380.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,941.87 : 30,279.69 = 11,870.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,941.87/30,279.69 = 11,870.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,941.87x = 30,279.69 × 11,870.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,941.87x = 359,428,490.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,428,490.66/21,941.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,380.94

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