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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,565.73, 29,601.72 and 19,155.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,565.73, 29,601.72 and 19,155.17 is: 26,292.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,565.73 : 29,601.72 = 19,155.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,565.73/29,601.72 = 19,155.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,565.73x = 29,601.72 × 19,155.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,565.73x = 567,026,052.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,026,052.90/21,565.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,292.92

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