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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,150.72, 29,176.20 and 19,648.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,150.72, 29,176.20 and 19,648.98 is: 27,104.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,150.72 : 29,176.20 = 19,648.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,150.72/29,176.20 = 19,648.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,150.72x = 29,176.20 × 19,648.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,150.72x = 573,282,570.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,282,570.28/21,150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,104.64

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