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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,591.77, 32,314.44 and 13,277.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,591.77, 32,314.44 and 13,277.01 is: 19,870.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,591.77 : 32,314.44 = 13,277.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,591.77/32,314.44 = 13,277.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,591.77x = 32,314.44 × 13,277.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,591.77x = 429,039,313.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,039,313.99/21,591.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,870.51

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