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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,006.16, 31,521.49 and 7,867.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,006.16, 31,521.49 and 7,867.76 is: 11,806.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,006.16 : 31,521.49 = 7,867.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,006.16/31,521.49 = 7,867.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,006.16x = 31,521.49 × 7,867.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,006.16x = 248,003,340.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,003,340.89/21,006.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,806.22

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