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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,812.82, 32,654.58 and 13,465.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,812.82, 32,654.58 and 13,465.99 is: 20,159.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,812.82 : 32,654.58 = 13,465.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,812.82/32,654.58 = 13,465.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,812.82x = 32,654.58 × 13,465.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,812.82x = 439,726,247.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,726,247.73/21,812.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,159.07

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