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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,322.44, 31,978.80 and 9,639

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,322.44, 31,978.80 and 9,639 is: 14,456.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,322.44 : 31,978.80 = 9,639 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,322.44/31,978.80 = 9,639/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,322.44x = 31,978.80 × 9,639
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,322.44x = 308,243,653.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,243,653.20/21,322.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,456.30

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