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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,315.62, 31,963.71 and 10,227.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,315.62, 31,963.71 and 10,227.53 is: 15,336.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,315.62 : 31,963.71 = 10,227.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,315.62/31,963.71 = 10,227.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,315.62x = 31,963.71 × 10,227.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,315.62x = 326,909,921.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,909,921.20/21,315.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,336.63

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