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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,975, 30,325.34 and 11,903.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,975, 30,325.34 and 11,903.20 is: 16,426.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,975 : 30,325.34 = 11,903.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,975/30,325.34 = 11,903.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,975x = 30,325.34 × 11,903.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,975x = 360,968,587.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,968,587.09/21,975
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,426.33

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