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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,268.46, 31,881.96 and 11,912.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,268.46, 31,881.96 and 11,912.96 is: 17,857.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,268.46 : 31,881.96 = 11,912.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,268.46/31,881.96 = 11,912.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,268.46x = 31,881.96 × 11,912.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,268.46x = 379,808,514.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,808,514.20/21,268.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,857.83

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