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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,320.10, 32,016.60 and 13,957.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,320.10, 32,016.60 and 13,957.20 is: 20,959.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,320.10 : 32,016.60 = 13,957.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,320.10/32,016.60 = 13,957.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,320.10x = 32,016.60 × 13,957.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,320.10x = 446,862,089.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,862,089.52/21,320.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,959.66

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