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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,570.26, 29,774.98 and 12,620.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,570.26, 29,774.98 and 12,620.57 is: 17,421.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,570.26 : 29,774.98 = 12,620.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,570.26/29,774.98 = 12,620.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,570.26x = 29,774.98 × 12,620.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,570.26x = 375,777,219.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,777,219.34/21,570.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,421.08

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