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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,519.67, 29,699.44 and 12,570.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,519.67, 29,699.44 and 12,570.08 is: 17,348.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,519.67 : 29,699.44 = 12,570.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,519.67/29,699.44 = 12,570.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,519.67x = 29,699.44 × 12,570.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,519.67x = 373,324,336.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,324,336.76/21,519.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,348.05

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