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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,486.66, 32,231.52 and 9,004.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,486.66, 32,231.52 and 9,004.86 is: 13,507.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,486.66 : 32,231.52 = 9,004.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,486.66/32,231.52 = 9,004.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,486.66x = 32,231.52 × 9,004.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,486.66x = 290,240,325.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,240,325.19/21,486.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,507.93

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