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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,007.60, 31,511.40 and 13,231.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,007.60, 31,511.40 and 13,231.60 is: 19,847.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,007.60 : 31,511.40 = 13,231.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,007.60/31,511.40 = 13,231.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,007.60x = 31,511.40 × 13,231.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,007.60x = 416,946,240.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,946,240.24/21,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,847.40

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