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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,984.59, 32,976.88 and 6,189.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,984.59, 32,976.88 and 6,189.62 is: 9,284.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,984.59 : 32,976.88 = 6,189.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,984.59/32,976.88 = 6,189.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,984.59x = 32,976.88 × 6,189.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,984.59x = 204,114,323.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,114,323.49/21,984.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,284.43

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