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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,031.74, 31,538.97 and 7,877.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,031.74, 31,538.97 and 7,877.34 is: 11,812.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,031.74 : 31,538.97 = 7,877.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,031.74/31,538.97 = 7,877.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,031.74x = 31,538.97 × 7,877.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,031.74x = 248,443,189.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,443,189.94/21,031.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,812.77

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