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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,955.76, 30,298.68 and 11,883.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,955.76, 30,298.68 and 11,883.96 is: 16,399.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,955.76 : 30,298.68 = 11,883.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,955.76/30,298.68 = 11,883.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,955.76x = 30,298.68 × 11,883.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,955.76x = 360,068,301.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,068,301.17/21,955.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,399.72

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