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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,275.79, 31,902.96 and 12,394.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,275.79, 31,902.96 and 12,394.05 is: 18,584.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,275.79 : 31,902.96 = 12,394.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,275.79/31,902.96 = 12,394.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,275.79x = 31,902.96 × 12,394.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,275.79x = 395,406,881.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,406,881.39/21,275.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,584.83

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