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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,311.52, 31,971.89 and 8,163.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,311.52, 31,971.89 and 8,163.88 is: 12,247.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,311.52 : 31,971.89 = 8,163.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,311.52/31,971.89 = 8,163.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,311.52x = 31,971.89 × 8,163.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,311.52x = 261,014,673.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,014,673.33/21,311.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,247.59

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