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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,149.48, 31,724.99 and 7,109.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,149.48, 31,724.99 and 7,109.99 is: 10,665.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,149.48 : 31,724.99 = 7,109.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,149.48/31,724.99 = 7,109.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,149.48x = 31,724.99 × 7,109.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,149.48x = 225,564,361.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,564,361.65/21,149.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,665.24

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