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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,145.06, 31,718.11 and 7,105.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,145.06, 31,718.11 and 7,105.29 is: 10,658.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,145.06 : 31,718.11 = 7,105.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,145.06/31,718.11 = 7,105.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,145.06x = 31,718.11 × 7,105.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,145.06x = 225,366,404.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,366,404.85/21,145.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,658.11

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