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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,813.91, 32,716.72 and 6,015.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,813.91, 32,716.72 and 6,015.04 is: 9,021.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,813.91 : 32,716.72 = 6,015.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,813.91/32,716.72 = 6,015.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,813.91x = 32,716.72 × 6,015.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,813.91x = 196,792,379.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,792,379.47/21,813.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,021.42

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