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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,348.09, 32,021.73 and 12,524.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,348.09, 32,021.73 and 12,524.76 is: 18,786.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,348.09 : 32,021.73 = 12,524.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,348.09/32,021.73 = 12,524.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,348.09x = 32,021.73 × 12,524.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,348.09x = 401,064,483.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,064,483.03/21,348.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,786.90

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