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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,777.80, 32,666.70 and 13,008.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,777.80, 32,666.70 and 13,008.20 is: 19,512.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,777.80 : 32,666.70 = 13,008.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,777.80/32,666.70 = 13,008.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,777.80x = 32,666.70 × 13,008.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,777.80x = 424,934,966.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,934,966.94/21,777.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,512.30

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