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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,553.12, 29,709.42 and 19,745.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,553.12, 29,709.42 and 19,745.20 is: 27,217.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,553.12 : 29,709.42 = 19,745.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,553.12/29,709.42 = 19,745.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,553.12x = 29,709.42 × 19,745.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,553.12x = 586,618,439.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,618,439.78/21,553.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,217.33

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