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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,979.37, 30,331.45 and 11,907.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,979.37, 30,331.45 and 11,907.81 is: 16,432.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,979.37 : 30,331.45 = 11,907.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,979.37/30,331.45 = 11,907.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,979.37x = 30,331.45 × 11,907.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,979.37x = 361,181,143.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,181,143.62/21,979.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,432.73

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