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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,315.29, 31,963.22 and 13,806.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,315.29, 31,963.22 and 13,806.59 is: 20,703.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,315.29 : 31,963.22 = 13,806.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,315.29/31,963.22 = 13,806.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,315.29x = 31,963.22 × 13,806.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,315.29x = 441,303,084.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,303,084.49/21,315.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,703.59

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