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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,293.67, 31,944.36 and 8,806.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,293.67, 31,944.36 and 8,806.92 is: 13,211.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,293.67 : 31,944.36 = 8,806.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,293.67/31,944.36 = 8,806.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,293.67x = 31,944.36 × 8,806.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,293.67x = 281,331,422.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,331,422.97/21,293.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,211.97

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