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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,714.78, 32,592.24 and 13,411.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,714.78, 32,592.24 and 13,411.05 is: 20,128.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,714.78 : 32,592.24 = 13,411.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,714.78/32,592.24 = 13,411.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,714.78x = 32,592.24 × 13,411.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,714.78x = 437,096,160.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,096,160.25/21,714.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,128.97

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