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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,069.72, 31,593.96 and 7,024.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,069.72, 31,593.96 and 7,024.86 is: 10,533.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,069.72 : 31,593.96 = 7,024.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,069.72/31,593.96 = 7,024.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,069.72x = 31,593.96 × 7,024.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,069.72x = 221,943,145.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,943,145.85/21,069.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,533.75

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