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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,131.28, 31,705.83 and 10,611

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,131.28, 31,705.83 and 10,611 is: 15,920.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,131.28 : 31,705.83 = 10,611 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,131.28/31,705.83 = 10,611/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,131.28x = 31,705.83 × 10,611
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,131.28x = 336,430,562.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,430,562.13/21,131.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,920.97

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