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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,115.34, 28,983.94 and 18,671.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,115.34, 28,983.94 and 18,671.76 is: 25,629.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,115.34 : 28,983.94 = 18,671.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,115.34/28,983.94 = 18,671.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,115.34x = 28,983.94 × 18,671.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,115.34x = 541,181,171.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,181,171.53/21,115.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,629.76

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