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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,848.76, 32,773.50 and 6,266.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,848.76, 32,773.50 and 6,266.39 is: 9,399.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,848.76 : 32,773.50 = 6,266.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,848.76/32,773.50 = 6,266.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,848.76x = 32,773.50 × 6,266.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,848.76x = 205,371,368.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,371,368.80/21,848.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,399.68

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