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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,996.99, 30,356.24 and 11,925.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,996.99, 30,356.24 and 11,925.77 is: 16,457.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,996.99 : 30,356.24 = 11,925.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,996.99/30,356.24 = 11,925.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,996.99x = 30,356.24 × 11,925.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,996.99x = 362,021,324.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,021,324.89/21,996.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,457.77

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