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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,007.20, 31,510.80 and 12,712.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,007.20, 31,510.80 and 12,712.80 is: 19,069.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,007.20 : 31,510.80 = 12,712.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,007.20/31,510.80 = 12,712.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,007.20x = 31,510.80 × 12,712.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,007.20x = 400,590,498.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,590,498.24/21,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,069.20

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