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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,462.63, 32,193.96 and 6,671.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,462.63, 32,193.96 and 6,671.53 is: 10,007.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,462.63 : 32,193.96 = 6,671.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,462.63/32,193.96 = 6,671.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,462.63x = 32,193.96 × 6,671.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,462.63x = 214,782,969.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,782,969.96/21,462.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,007.30

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