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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,410.60, 32,115.90 and 13,116.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,410.60, 32,115.90 and 13,116.20 is: 19,674.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,410.60 : 32,115.90 = 13,116.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,410.60/32,115.90 = 13,116.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,410.60x = 32,115.90 × 13,116.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,410.60x = 421,238,567.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,238,567.58/21,410.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,674.30

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