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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,069.58, 31,581.69 and 11,198.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,069.58, 31,581.69 and 11,198.94 is: 16,786.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,069.58 : 31,581.69 = 11,198.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,069.58/31,581.69 = 11,198.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,069.58x = 31,581.69 × 11,198.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,069.58x = 353,681,451.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,681,451.41/21,069.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,786.36

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