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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,309.24, 31,957.38 and 7,455

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,309.24, 31,957.38 and 7,455 is: 11,180.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,309.24 : 31,957.38 = 7,455 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,309.24/31,957.38 = 7,455/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,309.24x = 31,957.38 × 7,455
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,309.24x = 238,242,267.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,242,267.90/21,309.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,180.23

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