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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,997.80, 32,996.70 and 13,249.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,997.80, 32,996.70 and 13,249.80 is: 19,874.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,997.80 : 32,996.70 = 13,249.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,997.80/32,996.70 = 13,249.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,997.80x = 32,996.70 × 13,249.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,997.80x = 437,199,675.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,199,675.66/21,997.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,874.70

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