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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,961.67, 30,306.74 and 11,890.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,961.67, 30,306.74 and 11,890.01 is: 16,408.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,961.67 : 30,306.74 = 11,890.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,961.67/30,306.74 = 11,890.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,961.67x = 30,306.74 × 11,890.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,961.67x = 360,347,457.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,347,457.98/21,961.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,408.02

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