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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,157.32, 31,704.70 and 19,973.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,157.32, 31,704.70 and 19,973.91 is: 29,931.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,157.32 : 31,704.70 = 19,973.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,157.32/31,704.70 = 19,973.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,157.32x = 31,704.70 × 19,973.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,157.32x = 633,266,824.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,266,824.38/21,157.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,931.33

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