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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,592.98, 32,393.52 and 6,800.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,592.98, 32,393.52 and 6,800.76 is: 10,202.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,592.98 : 32,393.52 = 6,800.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,592.98/32,393.52 = 6,800.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,592.98x = 32,393.52 × 6,800.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,592.98x = 220,300,555.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,300,555.08/21,592.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,202.42

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