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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,250.64, 31,835.97 and 12,459.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,250.64, 31,835.97 and 12,459.44 is: 18,665.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,250.64 : 31,835.97 = 12,459.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,250.64/31,835.97 = 12,459.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,250.64x = 31,835.97 × 12,459.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,250.64x = 396,658,358.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,658,358.06/21,250.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,665.71

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