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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,978.79, 30,330.69 and 11,907.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,978.79, 30,330.69 and 11,907.48 is: 16,432.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,978.79 : 30,330.69 = 11,907.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,978.79/30,330.69 = 11,907.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,978.79x = 30,330.69 × 11,907.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,978.79x = 361,162,153.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,162,153.65/21,978.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,432.31

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