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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,987.02, 32,996.73 and 13,679.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,987.02, 32,996.73 and 13,679.26 is: 20,528.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,987.02 : 32,996.73 = 13,679.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,987.02/32,996.73 = 13,679.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,987.02x = 32,996.73 × 13,679.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,987.02x = 451,370,848.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,370,848.82/21,987.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,528.97

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