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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,316.30, 31,983.66 and 11,444.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,316.30, 31,983.66 and 11,444.05 is: 17,171.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,316.30 : 31,983.66 = 11,444.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,316.30/31,983.66 = 11,444.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,316.30x = 31,983.66 × 11,444.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,316.30x = 366,022,604.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,022,604.22/21,316.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,171.02

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