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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,041.31, 31,564.98 and 6,996.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,041.31, 31,564.98 and 6,996.72 is: 10,496.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,041.31 : 31,564.98 = 6,996.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,041.31/31,564.98 = 6,996.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,041.31x = 31,564.98 × 6,996.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,041.31x = 220,851,326.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,851,326.87/21,041.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,496.08

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