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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,333.63, 31,930.73 and 19,287.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,333.63, 31,930.73 and 19,287.42 is: 28,868.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,333.63 : 31,930.73 = 19,287.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,333.63/31,930.73 = 19,287.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,333.63x = 31,930.73 × 19,287.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,333.63x = 615,861,400.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,861,400.42/21,333.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,868.10

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