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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,335.26, 31,996.68 and 6,540.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,335.26, 31,996.68 and 6,540.88 is: 9,809.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,335.26 : 31,996.68 = 6,540.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,335.26/31,996.68 = 6,540.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,335.26x = 31,996.68 × 6,540.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,335.26x = 209,286,444.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,286,444.28/21,335.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,809.42

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