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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,150.95, 31,723.67 and 10,064.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,150.95, 31,723.67 and 10,064.69 is: 15,095.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,150.95 : 31,723.67 = 10,064.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,150.95/31,723.67 = 10,064.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,150.95x = 31,723.67 × 10,064.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,150.95x = 319,288,904.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,288,904.21/21,150.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,095.72

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