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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,160.37, 31,754.32 and 9,164.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,160.37, 31,754.32 and 9,164.24 is: 13,752.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,160.37 : 31,754.32 = 9,164.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,160.37/31,754.32 = 9,164.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,160.37x = 31,754.32 × 9,164.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,160.37x = 291,004,146.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,004,146.91/21,160.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,752.32

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