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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,070.18, 31,632.72 and 14,095

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,070.18, 31,632.72 and 14,095 is: 21,160.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,070.18 : 31,632.72 = 14,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,070.18/31,632.72 = 14,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,070.18x = 31,632.72 × 14,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,070.18x = 445,863,188.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,863,188.40/21,070.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,160.86

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