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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,147.15, 31,675.06 and 19,905

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,147.15, 31,675.06 and 19,905 is: 29,814.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,147.15 : 31,675.06 = 19,905 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,147.15/31,675.06 = 19,905/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,147.15x = 31,675.06 × 19,905
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,147.15x = 630,492,069.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,492,069.30/21,147.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,814.52

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