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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,302.72, 31,955.16 and 8,150.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,302.72, 31,955.16 and 8,150.48 is: 12,226.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,302.72 : 31,955.16 = 8,150.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,302.72/31,955.16 = 8,150.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,302.72x = 31,955.16 × 8,150.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,302.72x = 260,449,892.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,449,892.48/21,302.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,226.13

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