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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,942.87, 30,281.02 and 11,871.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,942.87, 30,281.02 and 11,871.24 is: 16,382.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,942.87 : 30,281.02 = 11,871.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,942.87/30,281.02 = 11,871.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,942.87x = 30,281.02 × 11,871.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,942.87x = 359,473,255.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,473,255.86/21,942.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,382.24

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