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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,979.84, 30,332.08 and 11,908.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,979.84, 30,332.08 and 11,908.24 is: 16,433.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,979.84 : 30,332.08 = 11,908.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,979.84/30,332.08 = 11,908.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,979.84x = 30,332.08 × 11,908.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,979.84x = 361,201,688.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,201,688.34/21,979.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,433.32

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