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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,150.02, 31,727.96 and 7,111.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,150.02, 31,727.96 and 7,111.15 is: 10,667.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,150.02 : 31,727.96 = 7,111.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,150.02/31,727.96 = 7,111.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,150.02x = 31,727.96 × 7,111.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,150.02x = 225,622,282.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,622,282.75/21,150.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,667.71

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