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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,041.11, 31,554.82 and 6,997.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,041.11, 31,554.82 and 6,997.36 is: 10,493.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,041.11 : 31,554.82 = 6,997.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,041.11/31,554.82 = 6,997.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,041.11x = 31,554.82 × 6,997.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,041.11x = 220,800,435.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,800,435.28/21,041.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,493.76

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