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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,327.97, 31,926.33 and 13,916.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,327.97, 31,926.33 and 13,916.47 is: 20,831.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,327.97 : 31,926.33 = 13,916.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,327.97/31,926.33 = 13,916.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,327.97x = 31,926.33 × 13,916.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,327.97x = 444,301,733.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,301,733.84/21,327.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,831.88

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