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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,220.92, 31,831.11 and 12,903.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,220.92, 31,831.11 and 12,903.21 is: 19,354.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,220.92 : 31,831.11 = 12,903.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,220.92/31,831.11 = 12,903.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,220.92x = 31,831.11 × 12,903.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,220.92x = 410,723,496.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,723,496.86/21,220.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,354.65

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