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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,580.36, 32,297.24 and 13,256

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,580.36, 32,297.24 and 13,256 is: 19,838.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,580.36 : 32,297.24 = 13,256 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,580.36/32,297.24 = 13,256/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,580.36x = 32,297.24 × 13,256
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,580.36x = 428,132,213.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,132,213.44/21,580.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,838.97

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