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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,870.10, 32,805.15 and 12,999.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,870.10, 32,805.15 and 12,999.70 is: 19,499.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,870.10 : 32,805.15 = 12,999.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,870.10/32,805.15 = 12,999.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,870.10x = 32,805.15 × 12,999.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,870.10x = 426,457,108.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,457,108.46/21,870.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,499.55

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