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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,087.54, 31,642.59 and 13,690.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,087.54, 31,642.59 and 13,690.26 is: 20,542.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,087.54 : 31,642.59 = 13,690.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,087.54/31,642.59 = 13,690.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,087.54x = 31,642.59 × 13,690.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,087.54x = 433,195,284.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,195,284.17/21,087.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,542.71

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