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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,290.04, 31,869.36 and 13,878.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,290.04, 31,869.36 and 13,878.54 is: 20,774.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,290.04 : 31,869.36 = 13,878.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,290.04/31,869.36 = 13,878.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,290.04x = 31,869.36 × 13,878.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,290.04x = 442,300,187.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,300,187.53/21,290.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,774.98

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