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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,340.54, 32,017.66 and 8,866.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,340.54, 32,017.66 and 8,866.54 is: 13,302.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,340.54 : 32,017.66 = 8,866.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,340.54/32,017.66 = 8,866.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,340.54x = 32,017.66 × 8,866.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,340.54x = 283,885,863.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,885,863.10/21,340.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,302.66

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