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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,870.41, 32,784.48 and 7,069.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,870.41, 32,784.48 and 7,069.28 is: 10,597.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,870.41 : 32,784.48 = 7,069.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,870.41/32,784.48 = 7,069.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,870.41x = 32,784.48 × 7,069.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,870.41x = 231,762,504.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,762,504.85/21,870.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,597.08

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