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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,977.51, 30,328.98 and 11,905.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,977.51, 30,328.98 and 11,905.97 is: 16,430.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,977.51 : 30,328.98 = 11,905.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,977.51/30,328.98 = 11,905.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,977.51x = 30,328.98 × 11,905.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,977.51x = 361,095,926.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,095,926.01/21,977.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,430.25

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