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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,033.84, 31,541.51 and 7,876.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,033.84, 31,541.51 and 7,876.98 is: 11,812.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,033.84 : 31,541.51 = 7,876.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,033.84/31,541.51 = 7,876.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,033.84x = 31,541.51 × 7,876.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,033.84x = 248,452,007.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,452,007.28/21,033.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,812.01

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