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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,597.67, 32,333.86 and 13,252.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,597.67, 32,333.86 and 13,252.51 is: 19,840.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,597.67 : 32,333.86 = 13,252.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,597.67/32,333.86 = 13,252.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,597.67x = 32,333.86 × 13,252.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,597.67x = 428,504,802.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,504,802.99/21,597.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,840.33

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