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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,297.60, 31,984.80 and 20,606.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,297.60, 31,984.80 and 20,606.40 is: 30,946.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,297.60 : 31,984.80 = 20,606.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,297.60/31,984.80 = 20,606.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,297.60x = 31,984.80 × 20,606.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,297.60x = 659,091,582.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,091,582.72/21,297.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,946.75

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