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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,994.30, 32,987.40 and 13,659.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,994.30, 32,987.40 and 13,659.40 is: 20,486.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,994.30 : 32,987.40 = 13,659.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,994.30/32,987.40 = 13,659.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,994.30x = 32,987.40 × 13,659.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,994.30x = 450,588,091.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,588,091.56/21,994.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,486.58

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