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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,397.69, 29,536.92 and 19,155.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,397.69, 29,536.92 and 19,155.54 is: 26,441.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,397.69 : 29,536.92 = 19,155.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,397.69/29,536.92 = 19,155.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,397.69x = 29,536.92 × 19,155.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,397.69x = 565,795,652.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,795,652.54/21,397.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,441.90

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