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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,252.76, 31,882.98 and 8,765.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,252.76, 31,882.98 and 8,765.83 is: 13,150.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,252.76 : 31,882.98 = 8,765.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,252.76/31,882.98 = 8,765.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,252.76x = 31,882.98 × 8,765.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,252.76x = 279,480,782.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,480,782.57/21,252.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,150.33

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