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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,979.68, 30,331.73 and 11,907.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,979.68, 30,331.73 and 11,907.49 is: 16,432.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,979.68 : 30,331.73 = 11,907.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,979.68/30,331.73 = 11,907.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,979.68x = 30,331.73 × 11,907.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,979.68x = 361,174,771.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,174,771.66/21,979.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,432.21

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