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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,980.62, 33,003.87 and 19,028.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,980.62, 33,003.87 and 19,028.17 is: 28,570.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,980.62 : 33,003.87 = 19,028.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,980.62/33,003.87 = 19,028.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,980.62x = 33,003.87 × 19,028.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,980.62x = 628,003,249.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,003,249.02/21,980.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,570.77

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