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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,171.24, 29,204.50 and 19,669.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,171.24, 29,204.50 and 19,669.48 is: 27,132.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,171.24 : 29,204.50 = 19,669.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,171.24/29,204.50 = 19,669.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,171.24x = 29,204.50 × 19,669.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,171.24x = 574,437,328.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,437,328.66/21,171.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,132.91

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