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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,096.07, 31,628.46 and 12,774.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,096.07, 31,628.46 and 12,774.08 is: 19,151.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,096.07 : 31,628.46 = 12,774.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,096.07/31,628.46 = 12,774.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,096.07x = 31,628.46 × 12,774.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,096.07x = 404,024,478.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,024,478.32/21,096.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,151.65

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