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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,069.23, 31,613.04 and 12,304.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,069.23, 31,613.04 and 12,304.17 is: 18,461.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,069.23 : 31,613.04 = 12,304.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,069.23/31,613.04 = 12,304.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,069.23x = 31,613.04 × 12,304.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,069.23x = 388,972,218.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,972,218.38/21,069.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,461.63

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