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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,094.16, 31,625.35 and 12,772.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,094.16, 31,625.35 and 12,772.17 is: 19,148.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,094.16 : 31,625.35 = 12,772.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,094.16/31,625.35 = 12,772.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,094.16x = 31,625.35 × 12,772.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,094.16x = 403,924,314.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,924,314.58/21,094.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,148.64

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