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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,152.88, 31,729.83 and 7,113.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,152.88, 31,729.83 and 7,113.09 is: 10,669.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,152.88 : 31,729.83 = 7,113.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,152.88/31,729.83 = 7,113.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,152.88x = 31,729.83 × 7,113.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,152.88x = 225,697,136.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,697,136.47/21,152.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,669.81

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