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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,113.19, 31,719.06 and 18,160.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,113.19, 31,719.06 and 18,160.74 is: 27,283.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,113.19 : 31,719.06 = 18,160.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,113.19/31,719.06 = 18,160.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,113.19x = 31,719.06 × 18,160.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,113.19x = 576,041,601.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,041,601.70/21,113.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,283.49

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