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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,289.68, 31,901.70 and 13,482.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,289.68, 31,901.70 and 13,482.09 is: 20,202.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,289.68 : 31,901.70 = 13,482.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,289.68/31,901.70 = 13,482.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,289.68x = 31,901.70 × 13,482.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,289.68x = 430,101,590.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,101,590.55/21,289.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,202.35

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