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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,006.60, 31,509.90 and 12,712.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,006.60, 31,509.90 and 12,712.20 is: 19,068.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,006.60 : 31,509.90 = 12,712.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,006.60/31,509.90 = 12,712.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,006.60x = 31,509.90 × 12,712.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,006.60x = 400,560,150.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,560,150.78/21,006.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,068.30

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