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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,972.99, 30,322.49 and 11,901.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,972.99, 30,322.49 and 11,901.18 is: 16,423.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,972.99 : 30,322.49 = 11,901.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,972.99/30,322.49 = 11,901.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,972.99x = 30,322.49 × 11,901.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,972.99x = 360,873,352.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,873,352.03/21,972.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,423.50

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