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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,153.77, 31,726.55 and 8,007.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,153.77, 31,726.55 and 8,007.17 is: 12,009.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,153.77 : 31,726.55 = 8,007.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,153.77/31,726.55 = 8,007.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,153.77x = 31,726.55 × 8,007.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,153.77x = 254,039,680.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,039,680.69/21,153.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,009.19

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