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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,511.92, 29,674.50 and 19,989.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,511.92, 29,674.50 and 19,989.70 is: 27,574.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,511.92 : 29,674.50 = 19,989.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,511.92/29,674.50 = 19,989.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,511.92x = 29,674.50 × 19,989.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,511.92x = 593,184,315.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,184,315.94/21,511.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,574.68

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