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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,112.54, 31,656.22 and 7,069.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,112.54, 31,656.22 and 7,069.16 is: 10,599.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,112.54 : 31,656.22 = 7,069.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,112.54/31,656.22 = 7,069.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,112.54x = 31,656.22 × 7,069.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,112.54x = 223,782,884.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,782,884.18/21,112.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,599.52

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