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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,570, 32,354.96 and 12,329.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,570, 32,354.96 and 12,329.52 is: 18,494.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,570 : 32,354.96 = 12,329.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,570/32,354.96 = 12,329.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,570x = 32,354.96 × 12,329.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,570x = 398,921,126.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,921,126.42/21,570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,494.26

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