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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,322.20, 31,961.70 and 12,552.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,322.20, 31,961.70 and 12,552.60 is: 18,816.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,322.20 : 31,961.70 = 12,552.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,322.20/31,961.70 = 12,552.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,322.20x = 31,961.70 × 12,552.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,322.20x = 401,202,435.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,202,435.42/21,322.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,816.18

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