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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,961.32, 30,306.64 and 11,889.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,961.32, 30,306.64 and 11,889.77 is: 16,407.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,961.32 : 30,306.64 = 11,889.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,961.32/30,306.64 = 11,889.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,961.32x = 30,306.64 × 11,889.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,961.32x = 360,338,876.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,338,876.93/21,961.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,407.89

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