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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,128.76, 31,670.35 and 13,738.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,128.76, 31,670.35 and 13,738.52 is: 20,592.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,128.76 : 31,670.35 = 13,738.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,128.76/31,670.35 = 13,738.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,128.76x = 31,670.35 × 13,738.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,128.76x = 435,103,736.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,103,736.88/21,128.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,592.96

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