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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,332.33, 31,998.36 and 11,476.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,332.33, 31,998.36 and 11,476.25 is: 17,214.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,332.33 : 31,998.36 = 11,476.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,332.33/31,998.36 = 11,476.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,332.33x = 31,998.36 × 11,476.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,332.33x = 367,221,178.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,221,178.95/21,332.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,214.30

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