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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,149.24, 31,663.38 and 14,211.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,149.24, 31,663.38 and 14,211.32 is: 21,276.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,149.24 : 31,663.38 = 14,211.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,149.24/31,663.38 = 14,211.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,149.24x = 31,663.38 × 14,211.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,149.24x = 449,978,425.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,978,425.46/21,149.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,276.34

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