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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,130.01, 31,631.88 and 12,784.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,130.01, 31,631.88 and 12,784.81 is: 19,139.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,130.01 : 31,631.88 = 12,784.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,130.01/31,631.88 = 12,784.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,130.01x = 31,631.88 × 12,784.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,130.01x = 404,407,417.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,407,417.58/21,130.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,139.01

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