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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,617.92, 32,211.98 and 19,259.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,617.92, 32,211.98 and 19,259.81 is: 28,698.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,617.92 : 32,211.98 = 19,259.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,617.92/32,211.98 = 19,259.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,617.92x = 32,211.98 × 19,259.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,617.92x = 620,396,429.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,396,429.39/21,617.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,698.25

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