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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,157.61, 31,731.19 and 8,681.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,157.61, 31,731.19 and 8,681.18 is: 13,019.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,157.61 : 31,731.19 = 8,681.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,157.61/31,731.19 = 8,681.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,157.61x = 31,731.19 × 8,681.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,157.61x = 275,463,991.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,463,991.65/21,157.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,019.62

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