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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,159.72, 31,704.96 and 12,814.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,159.72, 31,704.96 and 12,814.44 is: 19,200.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,159.72 : 31,704.96 = 12,814.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,159.72/31,704.96 = 12,814.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,159.72x = 31,704.96 × 12,814.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,159.72x = 406,281,307.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,281,307.62/21,159.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,200.69

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