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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,263.20, 31,895.19 and 9,254.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,263.20, 31,895.19 and 9,254.14 is: 13,881.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,263.20 : 31,895.19 = 9,254.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,263.20/31,895.19 = 9,254.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,263.20x = 31,895.19 × 9,254.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,263.20x = 295,162,553.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,162,553.59/21,263.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,881.38

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