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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,847.70, 19,271.55 and 12,070.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,847.70, 19,271.55 and 12,070.10 is: 18,105.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,847.70 : 19,271.55 = 12,070.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,847.70/19,271.55 = 12,070.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,847.70x = 19,271.55 × 12,070.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,847.70x = 232,609,535.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,609,535.66/12,847.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,105.15

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