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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,320.76, 31,923.74 and 13,906.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,320.76, 31,923.74 and 13,906.84 is: 20,822.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,320.76 : 31,923.74 = 13,906.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,320.76/31,923.74 = 13,906.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,320.76x = 31,923.74 × 13,906.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,320.76x = 443,958,344.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,958,344.38/21,320.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,822.82

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