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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,221.82, 31,788.96 and 12,430.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,221.82, 31,788.96 and 12,430.08 is: 18,619.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,221.82 : 31,788.96 = 12,430.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,221.82/31,788.96 = 12,430.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,221.82x = 31,788.96 × 12,430.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,221.82x = 395,139,315.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,139,315.92/21,221.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,619.48

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