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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,016.80, 31,525.20 and 19,807.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,016.80, 31,525.20 and 19,807.20 is: 29,710.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,016.80 : 31,525.20 = 19,807.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,016.80/31,525.20 = 19,807.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,016.80x = 31,525.20 × 19,807.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,016.80x = 624,425,941.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,425,941.44/21,016.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,710.80

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