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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,366.80, 32,050.36 and 14,017.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,366.80, 32,050.36 and 14,017.76 is: 21,026.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,366.80 : 32,050.36 = 14,017.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,366.80/32,050.36 = 14,017.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,366.80x = 32,050.36 × 14,017.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,366.80x = 449,274,254.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,274,254.39/21,366.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,026.74

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