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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,292.59, 31,944.65 and 8,145.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,292.59, 31,944.65 and 8,145.39 is: 12,220.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,292.59 : 31,944.65 = 8,145.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,292.59/31,944.65 = 8,145.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,292.59x = 31,944.65 × 8,145.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,292.59x = 260,201,591.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,201,591.94/21,292.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,220.29

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