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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,309.70, 31,964.55 and 12,853.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,309.70, 31,964.55 and 12,853.30 is: 19,279.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,309.70 : 31,964.55 = 12,853.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,309.70/31,964.55 = 12,853.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,309.70x = 31,964.55 × 12,853.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,309.70x = 410,849,950.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,849,950.52/21,309.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,279.95

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