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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,277.73, 31,936.30 and 10,755.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,277.73, 31,936.30 and 10,755.19 is: 16,142.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,277.73 : 31,936.30 = 10,755.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,277.73/31,936.30 = 10,755.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,277.73x = 31,936.30 × 10,755.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,277.73x = 343,480,868.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,480,868.29/21,277.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,142.74

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