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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,379.14, 32,054.13 and 12,609.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,379.14, 32,054.13 and 12,609.27 is: 18,905.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,379.14 : 32,054.13 = 12,609.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,379.14/32,054.13 = 12,609.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,379.14x = 32,054.13 × 12,609.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,379.14x = 404,179,179.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,179,179.79/21,379.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,905.31

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