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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,348, 32,034.96 and 9,036

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,348, 32,034.96 and 9,036 is: 13,559.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,348 : 32,034.96 = 9,036 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,348/32,034.96 = 9,036/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,348x = 32,034.96 × 9,036
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,348x = 289,467,898.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,467,898.56/21,348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,559.49

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