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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,660.38, 32,503.53 and 19,897.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,660.38, 32,503.53 and 19,897.82 is: 29,858.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,660.38 : 32,503.53 = 19,897.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,660.38/32,503.53 = 19,897.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,660.38x = 32,503.53 × 19,897.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,660.38x = 646,749,389.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,749,389.30/21,660.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,858.64

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