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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,617.54, 32,211.42 and 19,259.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,617.54, 32,211.42 and 19,259.43 is: 28,697.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,617.54 : 32,211.42 = 19,259.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,617.54/32,211.42 = 19,259.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,617.54x = 32,211.42 × 19,259.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,617.54x = 620,373,588.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,373,588.69/21,617.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,697.69

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