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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,966.12, 33,087.51 and 20,004.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,966.12, 33,087.51 and 20,004.21 is: 30,132.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,966.12 : 33,087.51 = 20,004.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,966.12/33,087.51 = 20,004.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,966.12x = 33,087.51 × 20,004.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,966.12x = 661,889,498.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,889,498.42/21,966.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,132.29

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