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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,961.39, 30,306.73 and 11,889.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,961.39, 30,306.73 and 11,889.83 is: 16,407.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,961.39 : 30,306.73 = 11,889.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,961.39/30,306.73 = 11,889.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,961.39x = 30,306.73 × 11,889.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,961.39x = 360,341,808.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,341,808.11/21,961.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,407.97

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