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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,716.91, 32,411.34 and 19,617.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,716.91, 32,411.34 and 19,617.39 is: 29,277.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,716.91 : 32,411.34 = 19,617.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,716.91/32,411.34 = 19,617.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,716.91x = 32,411.34 × 19,617.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,716.91x = 635,825,897.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,825,897.20/21,716.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,277.92

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