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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,190.57, 31,786.08 and 6,399.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,190.57, 31,786.08 and 6,399.61 is: 9,599.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,190.57 : 31,786.08 = 6,399.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,190.57/31,786.08 = 6,399.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,190.57x = 31,786.08 × 6,399.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,190.57x = 203,418,515.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,418,515.43/21,190.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,599.48

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