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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,976.46, 30,327.40 and 11,905.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,976.46, 30,327.40 and 11,905.10 is: 16,428.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,976.46 : 30,327.40 = 11,905.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,976.46/30,327.40 = 11,905.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,976.46x = 30,327.40 × 11,905.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,976.46x = 361,050,639.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,050,639.75/21,976.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,428.97

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