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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,137.76, 31,703.60 and 14,793.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,137.76, 31,703.60 and 14,793.37 is: 22,187.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,137.76 : 31,703.60 = 14,793.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,137.76/31,703.60 = 14,793.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,137.76x = 31,703.60 × 14,793.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,137.76x = 469,003,042.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,003,042.86/21,137.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,187.93

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