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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,762.47, 30,016.65 and 19,975.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,762.47, 30,016.65 and 19,975.62 is: 27,552.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,762.47 : 30,016.65 = 19,975.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,762.47/30,016.65 = 19,975.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,762.47x = 30,016.65 × 19,975.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,762.47x = 599,601,194.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,601,194.07/21,762.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,552.08

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