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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,849.82, 32,699.43 and 13,410.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,849.82, 32,699.43 and 13,410.73 is: 20,069.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,849.82 : 32,699.43 = 13,410.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,849.82/32,699.43 = 13,410.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,849.82x = 32,699.43 × 13,410.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,849.82x = 438,523,063.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,523,063.39/21,849.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,069.88

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