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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,430.41, 32,015.28 and 13,872.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,430.41, 32,015.28 and 13,872.39 is: 20,724.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,430.41 : 32,015.28 = 13,872.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,430.41/32,015.28 = 13,872.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,430.41x = 32,015.28 × 13,872.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,430.41x = 444,128,450.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,128,450.12/21,430.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,724.22

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