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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,141.59, 31,709.95 and 7,101.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,141.59, 31,709.95 and 7,101.05 is: 10,650.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,141.59 : 31,709.95 = 7,101.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,141.59/31,709.95 = 7,101.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,141.59x = 31,709.95 × 7,101.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,141.59x = 225,173,764.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,173,764.15/21,141.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,650.75

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