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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,168.39, 31,753.82 and 7,127.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,168.39, 31,753.82 and 7,127.24 is: 10,691.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,168.39 : 31,753.82 = 7,127.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,168.39/31,753.82 = 7,127.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,168.39x = 31,753.82 × 7,127.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,168.39x = 226,317,133.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,317,133.72/21,168.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,691.28

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