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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,086.08, 31,637.91 and 9,248.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,086.08, 31,637.91 and 9,248.36 is: 13,876.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,086.08 : 31,637.91 = 9,248.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,086.08/31,637.91 = 9,248.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,086.08x = 31,637.91 × 9,248.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,086.08x = 292,598,741.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,598,741.78/21,086.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,876.40

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