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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,160.24, 31,740.60 and 7,306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,160.24, 31,740.60 and 7,306 is: 10,959.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,160.24 : 31,740.60 = 7,306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,160.24/31,740.60 = 7,306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,160.24x = 31,740.60 × 7,306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,160.24x = 231,896,823.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,896,823.60/21,160.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,959.08

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