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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,979.94, 30,332.22 and 11,908.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,979.94, 30,332.22 and 11,908.35 is: 16,433.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,979.94 : 30,332.22 = 11,908.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,979.94/30,332.22 = 11,908.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,979.94x = 30,332.22 × 11,908.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,979.94x = 361,206,647.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,206,647.38/21,979.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,433.47

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