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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,005.96, 31,508.94 and 19,722.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,005.96, 31,508.94 and 19,722.92 is: 29,584.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,005.96 : 31,508.94 = 19,722.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,005.96/31,508.94 = 19,722.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,005.96x = 31,508.94 × 19,722.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,005.96x = 621,448,302.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,448,302.90/21,005.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,584.38

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