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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,264.16, 31,868.88 and 18,625.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,264.16, 31,868.88 and 18,625.36 is: 27,914.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,264.16 : 31,868.88 = 18,625.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,264.16/31,868.88 = 18,625.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,264.16x = 31,868.88 × 18,625.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,264.16x = 593,569,362.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,569,362.80/21,264.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,914.08

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