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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,166.02, 31,730.40 and 8,008.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,166.02, 31,730.40 and 8,008.80 is: 12,006.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,166.02 : 31,730.40 = 8,008.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,166.02/31,730.40 = 8,008.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,166.02x = 31,730.40 × 8,008.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,166.02x = 254,122,427.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,122,427.52/21,166.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,006.15

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