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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,150.49, 31,725.96 and 8,667.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,150.49, 31,725.96 and 8,667.31 is: 13,001.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,150.49 : 31,725.96 = 8,667.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,150.49/31,725.96 = 8,667.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,150.49x = 31,725.96 × 8,667.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,150.49x = 274,978,730.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,978,730.37/21,150.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,001.06

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