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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,276.61, 31,914.43 and 5,694.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,276.61, 31,914.43 and 5,694.23 is: 8,541.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,276.61 : 31,914.43 = 5,694.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,276.61/31,914.43 = 5,694.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,276.61x = 31,914.43 × 5,694.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,276.61x = 181,728,170.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,728,170.29/21,276.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,541.22

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