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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,094.32, 31,665.93 and 12,335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,094.32, 31,665.93 and 12,335.52 is: 18,517.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,094.32 : 31,665.93 = 12,335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,094.32/31,665.93 = 12,335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,094.32x = 31,665.93 × 12,335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,094.32x = 390,615,712.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,615,712.83/21,094.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,517.58

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