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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,364.58, 32,046.87 and 13,975.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,364.58, 32,046.87 and 13,975.26 is: 20,962.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,364.58 : 32,046.87 = 13,975.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,364.58/32,046.87 = 13,975.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,364.58x = 32,046.87 × 13,975.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,364.58x = 447,863,340.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,863,340.44/21,364.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,962.89

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