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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,907.20, 32,841.60 and 13,132.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,907.20, 32,841.60 and 13,132.80 is: 19,687.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,907.20 : 32,841.60 = 13,132.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,907.20/32,841.60 = 13,132.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,907.20x = 32,841.60 × 13,132.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,907.20x = 431,302,164.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,302,164.48/21,907.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,687.69

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