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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,292.32, 31,905.63 and 13,484.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,292.32, 31,905.63 and 13,484.73 is: 20,206.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,292.32 : 31,905.63 = 13,484.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,292.32/31,905.63 = 13,484.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,292.32x = 31,905.63 × 13,484.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,292.32x = 430,238,806.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,238,806.03/21,292.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,206.29

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