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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,131.52, 31,511.28 and 19,654.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,131.52, 31,511.28 and 19,654.08 is: 29,308.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,131.52 : 31,511.28 = 19,654.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,131.52/31,511.28 = 19,654.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,131.52x = 31,511.28 × 19,654.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,131.52x = 619,325,218.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,325,218.02/21,131.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,308.12

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