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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,181.79, 31,772.97 and 14,606.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,181.79, 31,772.97 and 14,606.21 is: 21,909.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,181.79 : 31,772.97 = 14,606.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,181.79/31,772.97 = 14,606.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,181.79x = 31,772.97 × 14,606.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,181.79x = 464,082,672.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,082,672.14/21,181.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,909.51

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