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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,154.20, 31,709.70 and 12,384.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,154.20, 31,709.70 and 12,384.60 is: 18,564.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,154.20 : 31,709.70 = 12,384.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,154.20/31,709.70 = 12,384.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,154.20x = 31,709.70 × 12,384.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,154.20x = 392,711,950.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,711,950.62/21,154.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,564.25

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