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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,524.83, 32,192.80 and 19,169.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,524.83, 32,192.80 and 19,169.52 is: 28,670.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,524.83 : 32,192.80 = 19,169.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,524.83/32,192.80 = 19,169.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,524.83x = 32,192.80 × 19,169.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,524.83x = 617,120,523.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,120,523.46/21,524.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,670.17

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