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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,955.28, 30,298.25 and 11,883.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,955.28, 30,298.25 and 11,883.71 is: 16,399.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,955.28 : 30,298.25 = 11,883.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,955.28/30,298.25 = 11,883.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,955.28x = 30,298.25 × 11,883.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,955.28x = 360,055,405.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,055,405.60/21,955.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,399.49

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