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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,719.64, 29,974.32 and 12,770.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,719.64, 29,974.32 and 12,770.04 is: 17,623.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,719.64 : 29,974.32 = 12,770.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,719.64/29,974.32 = 12,770.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,719.64x = 29,974.32 × 12,770.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,719.64x = 382,773,265.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,773,265.37/21,719.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,623.37

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