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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,280.76, 31,907.43 and 10,187.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,280.76, 31,907.43 and 10,187.18 is: 15,274.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,280.76 : 31,907.43 = 10,187.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,280.76/31,907.43 = 10,187.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,280.76x = 31,907.43 × 10,187.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,280.76x = 325,046,732.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,046,732.75/21,280.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,274.21

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