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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,719.62, 32,572.14 and 13,817.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,719.62, 32,572.14 and 13,817.26 is: 20,721.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,719.62 : 32,572.14 = 13,817.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,719.62/32,572.14 = 13,817.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,719.62x = 32,572.14 × 13,817.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,719.62x = 450,057,727.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,057,727.14/21,719.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,721.25

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