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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,377.97, 32,073.88 and 10,283.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,377.97, 32,073.88 and 10,283.22 is: 15,428.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,377.97 : 32,073.88 = 10,283.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,377.97/32,073.88 = 10,283.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,377.97x = 32,073.88 × 10,283.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,377.97x = 329,822,764.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,822,764.29/21,377.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,428.16

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