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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,349.62, 31,975.20 and 14,780.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,349.62, 31,975.20 and 14,780.43 is: 22,136.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,349.62 : 31,975.20 = 14,780.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,349.62/31,975.20 = 14,780.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,349.62x = 31,975.20 × 14,780.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,349.62x = 472,607,205.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,607,205.34/21,349.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,136.56

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