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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,222.81, 31,846.16 and 19,549.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,222.81, 31,846.16 and 19,549.76 is: 29,335.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,222.81 : 31,846.16 = 19,549.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,222.81/31,846.16 = 19,549.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,222.81x = 31,846.16 × 19,549.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,222.81x = 622,584,674.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,584,674.57/21,222.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,335.64

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