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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,841.94, 32,717.55 and 13,905.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,841.94, 32,717.55 and 13,905.21 is: 20,828.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,841.94 : 32,717.55 = 13,905.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,841.94/32,717.55 = 13,905.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,841.94x = 32,717.55 × 13,905.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,841.94x = 454,944,403.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,944,403.44/21,841.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,828.94

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