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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,388.25, 29,523.89 and 19,146.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,388.25, 29,523.89 and 19,146.07 is: 26,428.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,388.25 : 29,523.89 = 19,146.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,388.25/29,523.89 = 19,146.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,388.25x = 29,523.89 × 19,146.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,388.25x = 565,266,549.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,266,549.38/21,388.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,428.83

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