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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,967.95, 32,945.51 and 12,606.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,967.95, 32,945.51 and 12,606.37 is: 18,905.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,967.95 : 32,945.51 = 12,606.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,967.95/32,945.51 = 12,606.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,967.95x = 32,945.51 × 12,606.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,967.95x = 415,323,225.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,323,225.87/21,967.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,905.88

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