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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,211.68, 31,818.06 and 7,360.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,211.68, 31,818.06 and 7,360.68 is: 11,041.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,211.68 : 31,818.06 = 7,360.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,211.68/31,818.06 = 7,360.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,211.68x = 31,818.06 × 7,360.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,211.68x = 234,202,557.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,202,557.88/21,211.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,041.21

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