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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,021.12, 31,510.42 and 13,630.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,021.12, 31,510.42 and 13,630.28 is: 20,431.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,021.12 : 31,510.42 = 13,630.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,021.12/31,510.42 = 13,630.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,021.12x = 31,510.42 × 13,630.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,021.12x = 429,495,655.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,495,655.89/21,021.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,431.63

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