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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,819.99, 32,725.83 and 6,021.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,819.99, 32,725.83 and 6,021.09 is: 9,030.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,819.99 : 32,725.83 = 6,021.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,819.99/32,725.83 = 6,021.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,819.99x = 32,725.83 × 6,021.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,819.99x = 197,045,167.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,045,167.75/21,819.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,030.49

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