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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,151.83, 31,732.20 and 8,003.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,151.83, 31,732.20 and 8,003.91 is: 12,007.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,151.83 : 31,732.20 = 8,003.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,151.83/31,732.20 = 8,003.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,151.83x = 31,732.20 × 8,003.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,151.83x = 253,981,672.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,981,672.90/21,151.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,007.55

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