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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,757.74, 32,629.71 and 13,425.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,757.74, 32,629.71 and 13,425.27 is: 20,133.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,757.74 : 32,629.71 = 13,425.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,757.74/32,629.71 = 13,425.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,757.74x = 32,629.71 × 13,425.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,757.74x = 438,062,666.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,062,666.77/21,757.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,133.65

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