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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,755.76, 32,626.72 and 13,423.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,755.76, 32,626.72 and 13,423.28 is: 20,130.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,755.76 : 32,626.72 = 13,423.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,755.76/32,626.72 = 13,423.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,755.76x = 32,626.72 × 13,423.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,755.76x = 437,957,598.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,957,598.04/21,755.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,130.65

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