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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,332.36, 31,997.34 and 6,541.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,332.36, 31,997.34 and 6,541.24 is: 9,811.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,332.36 : 31,997.34 = 6,541.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,332.36/31,997.34 = 6,541.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,332.36x = 31,997.34 × 6,541.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,332.36x = 209,302,200.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,302,200.31/21,332.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,811.49

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