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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,271, 31,926.19 and 10,748.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,271, 31,926.19 and 10,748.43 is: 16,132.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,271 : 31,926.19 = 10,748.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,271/31,926.19 = 10,748.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,271x = 31,926.19 × 10,748.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,271x = 343,156,258.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,156,258.75/21,271
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,132.59

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