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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,557.83, 29,747.82 and 19,970.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,557.83, 29,747.82 and 19,970.94 is: 27,558.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,557.83 : 29,747.82 = 19,970.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,557.83/29,747.82 = 19,970.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,557.83x = 29,747.82 × 19,970.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,557.83x = 594,091,928.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,091,928.35/21,557.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,558.06

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