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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,225.06, 31,793.84 and 12,433.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,225.06, 31,793.84 and 12,433.32 is: 18,624.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,225.06 : 31,793.84 = 12,433.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,225.06/31,793.84 = 12,433.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,225.06x = 31,793.84 × 12,433.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,225.06x = 395,302,986.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,302,986.75/21,225.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,624.35

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