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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,116.48, 31,683.90 and 13,237.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,116.48, 31,683.90 and 13,237.05 is: 19,861.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,116.48 : 31,683.90 = 13,237.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,116.48/31,683.90 = 13,237.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,116.48x = 31,683.90 × 13,237.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,116.48x = 419,401,368.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,401,368.50/21,116.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,861.33

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