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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,071.07, 31,606.47 and 12,361.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,071.07, 31,606.47 and 12,361.23 is: 18,541.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,071.07 : 31,606.47 = 12,361.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,071.07/31,606.47 = 12,361.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,071.07x = 31,606.47 × 12,361.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,071.07x = 390,694,845.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,694,845.16/21,071.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,541.77

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