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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,027.59, 31,535.99 and 6,233.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,027.59, 31,535.99 and 6,233.05 is: 9,347.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,027.59 : 31,535.99 = 6,233.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,027.59/31,535.99 = 6,233.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,027.59x = 31,535.99 × 6,233.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,027.59x = 196,565,402.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,565,402.47/21,027.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,347.98

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