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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,033.06, 31,555.25 and 6,995.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,033.06, 31,555.25 and 6,995.35 is: 10,494.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,033.06 : 31,555.25 = 6,995.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,033.06/31,555.25 = 6,995.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,033.06x = 31,555.25 × 6,995.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,033.06x = 220,740,018.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,740,018.09/21,033.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,494.91

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