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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,292.92, 31,939.68 and 8,145.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,292.92, 31,939.68 and 8,145.96 is: 12,219.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,292.92 : 31,939.68 = 8,145.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,292.92/31,939.68 = 8,145.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,292.92x = 31,939.68 × 8,145.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,292.92x = 260,179,355.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,179,355.69/21,292.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,219.05

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