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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,147.26, 31,729.19 and 8,673.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,147.26, 31,729.19 and 8,673.26 is: 13,013.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,147.26 : 31,729.19 = 8,673.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,147.26/31,729.19 = 8,673.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,147.26x = 31,729.19 × 8,673.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,147.26x = 275,195,312.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,195,312.45/21,147.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,013.29

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