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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,090.46, 31,651.33 and 9,997.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,090.46, 31,651.33 and 9,997.17 is: 15,003.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,090.46 : 31,651.33 = 9,997.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,090.46/31,651.33 = 9,997.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,090.46x = 31,651.33 × 9,997.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,090.46x = 316,423,568.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,423,568.48/21,090.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,003.16

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