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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,969.36, 32,947.64 and 12,607.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,969.36, 32,947.64 and 12,607.78 is: 18,908.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,969.36 : 32,947.64 = 12,607.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,969.36/32,947.64 = 12,607.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,969.36x = 32,947.64 × 12,607.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,969.36x = 415,396,596.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,396,596.64/21,969.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,908.00

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