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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,385.34, 29,508.27 and 19,664.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,385.34, 29,508.27 and 19,664.90 is: 27,134.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,385.34 : 29,508.27 = 19,664.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,385.34/29,508.27 = 19,664.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,385.34x = 29,508.27 × 19,664.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,385.34x = 580,277,178.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,277,178.72/21,385.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,134.34

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