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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,223.54, 31,849.14 and 8,076.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,223.54, 31,849.14 and 8,076.02 is: 12,119.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,223.54 : 31,849.14 = 8,076.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,223.54/31,849.14 = 8,076.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,223.54x = 31,849.14 × 8,076.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,223.54x = 257,214,291.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,214,291.62/21,223.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,119.29

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