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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,285.96, 31,957.14 and 18,185.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,285.96, 31,957.14 and 18,185.88 is: 27,302.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,285.96 : 31,957.14 = 18,185.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,285.96/31,957.14 = 18,185.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,285.96x = 31,957.14 × 18,185.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,285.96x = 581,168,713.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,168,713.18/21,285.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,302.91

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