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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,150.84, 31,730.70 and 8,002.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,150.84, 31,730.70 and 8,002.92 is: 12,006.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,150.84 : 31,730.70 = 8,002.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,150.84/31,730.70 = 8,002.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,150.84x = 31,730.70 × 8,002.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,150.84x = 253,938,253.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,938,253.64/21,150.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,006.06

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