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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,268.98, 31,901.03 and 5,687.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,268.98, 31,901.03 and 5,687.82 is: 8,531.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,268.98 : 31,901.03 = 5,687.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,268.98/31,901.03 = 5,687.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,268.98x = 31,901.03 × 5,687.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,268.98x = 181,447,316.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,447,316.45/21,268.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,531.08

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