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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,090.62, 31,651.56 and 9,997.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,090.62, 31,651.56 and 9,997.32 is: 15,003.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,090.62 : 31,651.56 = 9,997.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,090.62/31,651.56 = 9,997.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,090.62x = 31,651.56 × 9,997.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,090.62x = 316,430,773.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,430,773.82/21,090.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,003.39

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