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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,322.20, 31,983.30 and 18,859.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,322.20, 31,983.30 and 18,859.80 is: 28,289.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,322.20 : 31,983.30 = 18,859.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,322.20/31,983.30 = 18,859.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,322.20x = 31,983.30 × 18,859.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,322.20x = 603,198,641.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,198,641.34/21,322.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,289.70

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