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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,235.96, 31,859.07 and 6,444.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,235.96, 31,859.07 and 6,444.01 is: 9,667.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,235.96 : 31,859.07 = 6,444.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,235.96/31,859.07 = 6,444.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,235.96x = 31,859.07 × 6,444.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,235.96x = 205,300,165.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,300,165.67/21,235.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,667.57

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