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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,014.70, 31,911.24 and 21,014.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,014.70, 31,911.24 and 21,014.70 is: 31,911.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,014.70 : 31,911.24 = 21,014.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,014.70/31,911.24 = 21,014.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,014.70x = 31,911.24 × 21,014.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,014.70x = 670,605,135.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,605,135.23/21,014.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,911.24

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