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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,049.46, 31,571.63 and 13,152.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,049.46, 31,571.63 and 13,152.68 is: 19,727.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,049.46 : 31,571.63 = 13,152.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,049.46/31,571.63 = 13,152.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,049.46x = 31,571.63 × 13,152.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,049.46x = 415,251,490.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,251,490.56/21,049.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,727.42

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