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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,086.91, 31,614.73 and 12,764.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,086.91, 31,614.73 and 12,764.96 is: 19,137.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,086.91 : 31,614.73 = 12,764.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,086.91/31,614.73 = 12,764.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,086.91x = 31,614.73 × 12,764.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,086.91x = 403,560,728.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,560,728.33/21,086.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,137.98

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