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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,463.96, 29,555.40 and 19,039.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,463.96, 29,555.40 and 19,039.36 is: 26,216.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,463.96 : 29,555.40 = 19,039.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,463.96/29,555.40 = 19,039.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,463.96x = 29,555.40 × 19,039.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,463.96x = 562,715,900.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,715,900.54/21,463.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,216.78

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