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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,972.93, 32,952.99 and 12,611.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,972.93, 32,952.99 and 12,611.34 is: 18,913.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,972.93 : 32,952.99 = 12,611.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,972.93/32,952.99 = 12,611.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,972.93x = 32,952.99 × 12,611.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,972.93x = 415,581,360.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,581,360.91/21,972.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,913.33

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