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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,169.65, 31,666.98 and 19,245.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,169.65, 31,666.98 and 19,245.09 is: 28,788.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,169.65 : 31,666.98 = 19,245.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,169.65/31,666.98 = 19,245.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,169.65x = 31,666.98 × 19,245.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,169.65x = 609,433,880.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,433,880.13/21,169.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,788.09

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