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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,679.70, 19,003.35 and 11,221.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,679.70, 19,003.35 and 11,221.70 is: 16,818.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,679.70 : 19,003.35 = 11,221.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,679.70/19,003.35 = 11,221.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,679.70x = 19,003.35 × 11,221.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,679.70x = 213,249,892.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,249,892.70/12,679.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,818.21

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