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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,947.97, 30,287.98 and 11,876.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,947.97, 30,287.98 and 11,876.19 is: 16,389.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,947.97 : 30,287.98 = 11,876.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,947.97/30,287.98 = 11,876.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,947.97x = 30,287.98 × 11,876.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,947.97x = 359,705,775.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,705,775.51/21,947.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,389.02

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