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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,875.94, 32,786.19 and 13,975.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,875.94, 32,786.19 and 13,975.41 is: 20,945.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,875.94 : 32,786.19 = 13,975.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,875.94/32,786.19 = 13,975.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,875.94x = 32,786.19 × 13,975.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,875.94x = 458,200,447.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,200,447.59/21,875.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,945.41

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