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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,297.06, 31,945.32 and 7,253.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,297.06, 31,945.32 and 7,253.28 is: 10,879.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,297.06 : 31,945.32 = 7,253.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,297.06/31,945.32 = 7,253.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,297.06x = 31,945.32 × 7,253.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,297.06x = 231,708,350.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,708,350.65/21,297.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,879.83

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