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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,737.70, 32,606.55 and 13,281.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,737.70, 32,606.55 and 13,281.30 is: 19,921.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,737.70 : 32,606.55 = 13,281.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,737.70/32,606.55 = 13,281.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,737.70x = 32,606.55 × 13,281.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,737.70x = 433,057,372.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,057,372.52/21,737.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,921.95

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