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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,416.97, 32,130.24 and 10,332.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,416.97, 32,130.24 and 10,332.96 is: 15,501.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,416.97 : 32,130.24 = 10,332.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,416.97/32,130.24 = 10,332.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,416.97x = 32,130.24 × 10,332.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,416.97x = 332,000,484.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,000,484.71/21,416.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,501.75

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