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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,211.62, 31,804.35 and 7,170.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,211.62, 31,804.35 and 7,170.32 is: 10,751.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,211.62 : 31,804.35 = 7,170.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,211.62/31,804.35 = 7,170.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,211.62x = 31,804.35 × 7,170.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,211.62x = 228,047,240.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,047,240.61/21,211.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,751.05

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