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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,570.95, 18,870.29 and 10,620.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,570.95, 18,870.29 and 10,620.70 is: 15,942.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,570.95 : 18,870.29 = 10,620.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,570.95/18,870.29 = 10,620.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,570.95x = 18,870.29 × 10,620.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,570.95x = 200,415,689.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,415,689.00/12,570.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,942.76

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