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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,966.40, 32,989.20 and 19,244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,966.40, 32,989.20 and 19,244.80 is: 28,901.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,966.40 : 32,989.20 = 19,244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,966.40/32,989.20 = 19,244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,966.40x = 32,989.20 × 19,244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,966.40x = 634,870,556.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,870,556.16/21,966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,901.89

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