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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,096.78, 31,660.74 and 10,003.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,096.78, 31,660.74 and 10,003.44 is: 15,012.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,096.78 : 31,660.74 = 10,003.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,096.78/31,660.74 = 10,003.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,096.78x = 31,660.74 × 10,003.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,096.78x = 316,716,312.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,716,312.95/21,096.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,012.54

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