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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,451.44, 32,170.68 and 12,684

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,451.44, 32,170.68 and 12,684 is: 19,022.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,451.44 : 32,170.68 = 12,684 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,451.44/32,170.68 = 12,684/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,451.44x = 32,170.68 × 12,684
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,451.44x = 408,052,905.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,052,905.12/21,451.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,022.17

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