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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,485.93, 32,235.72 and 13,637.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,485.93, 32,235.72 and 13,637.33 is: 20,460.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,485.93 : 32,235.72 = 13,637.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,485.93/32,235.72 = 13,637.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,485.93x = 32,235.72 × 13,637.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,485.93x = 439,609,162.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,609,162.27/21,485.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,460.33

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