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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,347.20, 32,001.60 and 13,955.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,347.20, 32,001.60 and 13,955.20 is: 20,920.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,347.20 : 32,001.60 = 13,955.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,347.20/32,001.60 = 13,955.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,347.20x = 32,001.60 × 13,955.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,347.20x = 446,588,728.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,588,728.32/21,347.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,920.25

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