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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,425.20, 32,166.60 and 13,649.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,425.20, 32,166.60 and 13,649.20 is: 20,492.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,425.20 : 32,166.60 = 13,649.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,425.20/32,166.60 = 13,649.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,425.20x = 32,166.60 × 13,649.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,425.20x = 439,048,356.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,048,356.72/21,425.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,492.15

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