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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,993.59, 32,990.38 and 19,023.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,993.59, 32,990.38 and 19,023.20 is: 28,534.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,993.59 : 32,990.38 = 19,023.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,993.59/32,990.38 = 19,023.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,993.59x = 32,990.38 × 19,023.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,993.59x = 627,582,596.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,582,596.82/21,993.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,534.80

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