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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,305.48, 31,908.96 and 20,567.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,305.48, 31,908.96 and 20,567.36 is: 30,803.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,305.48 : 31,908.96 = 20,567.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,305.48/31,908.96 = 20,567.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,305.48x = 31,908.96 × 20,567.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,305.48x = 656,283,067.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,283,067.55/21,305.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,803.49

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