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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,189.39, 31,784.28 and 6,398.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,189.39, 31,784.28 and 6,398.43 is: 9,597.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,189.39 : 31,784.28 = 6,398.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,189.39/31,784.28 = 6,398.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,189.39x = 31,784.28 × 6,398.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,189.39x = 203,369,490.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,369,490.68/21,189.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,597.70

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