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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,860.40, 32,855.40 and 19,009.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,860.40, 32,855.40 and 19,009.20 is: 28,570.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,860.40 : 32,855.40 = 19,009.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,860.40/32,855.40 = 19,009.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,860.40x = 32,855.40 × 19,009.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,860.40x = 624,554,869.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,554,869.68/21,860.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,570.15

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