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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,412.59, 32,147.92 and 12,059.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,412.59, 32,147.92 and 12,059.12 is: 18,105.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,412.59 : 32,147.92 = 12,059.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,412.59/32,147.92 = 12,059.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,412.59x = 32,147.92 × 12,059.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,412.59x = 387,675,625.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,675,625.03/21,412.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,105.03

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