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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,009.19, 31,513.67 and 12,118.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,009.19, 31,513.67 and 12,118.76 is: 18,178.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,009.19 : 31,513.67 = 12,118.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,009.19/31,513.67 = 12,118.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,009.19x = 31,513.67 × 12,118.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,009.19x = 381,906,385.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,906,385.29/21,009.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,178.07

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