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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,651.21, 32,489.55 and 13,753.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,651.21, 32,489.55 and 13,753.38 is: 20,638.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,651.21 : 32,489.55 = 13,753.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,651.21/32,489.55 = 13,753.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,651.21x = 32,489.55 × 13,753.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,651.21x = 446,841,127.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,841,127.18/21,651.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,638.16

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