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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,141.70, 31,689.66 and 13,751.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,141.70, 31,689.66 and 13,751.44 is: 20,612.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,141.70 : 31,689.66 = 13,751.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,141.70/31,689.66 = 13,751.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,141.70x = 31,689.66 × 13,751.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,141.70x = 435,778,458.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,778,458.11/21,141.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,612.27

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