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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,312.08, 31,978.92 and 14,372

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,312.08, 31,978.92 and 14,372 is: 21,565.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,312.08 : 31,978.92 = 14,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,312.08/31,978.92 = 14,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,312.08x = 31,978.92 × 14,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,312.08x = 459,601,038.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,601,038.24/21,312.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,565.28

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