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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,995.88, 30,354.54 and 11,924.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,995.88, 30,354.54 and 11,924.34 is: 16,455.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,995.88 : 30,354.54 = 11,924.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,995.88/30,354.54 = 11,924.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,995.88x = 30,354.54 × 11,924.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,995.88x = 361,957,855.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,957,855.50/21,995.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,455.71

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