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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,210.72, 29,259 and 19,708.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,210.72, 29,259 and 19,708.98 is: 27,187.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,210.72 : 29,259 = 19,708.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,210.72/29,259 = 19,708.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,210.72x = 29,259 × 19,708.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,210.72x = 576,665,045.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,665,045.82/21,210.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,187.43

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