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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,324.78, 31,977.45 and 10,236.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,324.78, 31,977.45 and 10,236.69 is: 15,350.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,324.78 : 31,977.45 = 10,236.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,324.78/31,977.45 = 10,236.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,324.78x = 31,977.45 × 10,236.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,324.78x = 327,343,242.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,343,242.64/21,324.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,350.37

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