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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,666.70, 19,000.03 and 3,432.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,666.70, 19,000.03 and 3,432.70 is: 5,149.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,666.70 : 19,000.03 = 3,432.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,666.70/19,000.03 = 3,432.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,666.70x = 19,000.03 × 3,432.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,666.70x = 65,221,402.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,221,402.98/12,666.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,149.04

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