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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,755.02, 32,647.11 and 13,969.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,755.02, 32,647.11 and 13,969.30 is: 20,963.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,755.02 : 32,647.11 = 13,969.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,755.02/32,647.11 = 13,969.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,755.02x = 32,647.11 × 13,969.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,755.02x = 456,057,273.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,057,273.72/21,755.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,963.31

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