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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,718.62, 32,570.64 and 13,816.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,718.62, 32,570.64 and 13,816.26 is: 20,719.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,718.62 : 32,570.64 = 13,816.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,718.62/32,570.64 = 13,816.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,718.62x = 32,570.64 × 13,816.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,718.62x = 450,004,430.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,004,430.61/21,718.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,719.75

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