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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,470.76, 32,215.38 and 10,385.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,470.76, 32,215.38 and 10,385.73 is: 15,583.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,470.76 : 32,215.38 = 10,385.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,470.76/32,215.38 = 10,385.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,470.76x = 32,215.38 × 10,385.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,470.76x = 334,580,238.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,580,238.53/21,470.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,583.06

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