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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,313.79, 31,979.90 and 11,441.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,313.79, 31,979.90 and 11,441.54 is: 17,167.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,313.79 : 31,979.90 = 11,441.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,313.79/31,979.90 = 11,441.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,313.79x = 31,979.90 × 11,441.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,313.79x = 365,899,413.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,899,413.60/21,313.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,167.26

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