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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,096.99, 31,629.71 and 12,774.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,096.99, 31,629.71 and 12,774.98 is: 19,152.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,096.99 : 31,629.71 = 12,774.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,096.99/31,629.71 = 12,774.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,096.99x = 31,629.71 × 12,774.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,096.99x = 404,068,690.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,068,690.63/21,096.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,152.91

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