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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,979.58, 30,331.75 and 11,908.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,979.58, 30,331.75 and 11,908.25 is: 16,433.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,979.58 : 30,331.75 = 11,908.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,979.58/30,331.75 = 11,908.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,979.58x = 30,331.75 × 11,908.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,979.58x = 361,198,194.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,198,194.78/21,979.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,433.35

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