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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,150.72, 31,691.52 and 13,334.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,150.72, 31,691.52 and 13,334.40 is: 19,979.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,150.72 : 31,691.52 = 13,334.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,150.72/31,691.52 = 13,334.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,150.72x = 31,691.52 × 13,334.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,150.72x = 422,587,404.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,587,404.29/21,150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,979.81

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