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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,336.80, 31,966.80 and 18,264.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,336.80, 31,966.80 and 18,264.80 is: 27,364.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,336.80 : 31,966.80 = 18,264.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,336.80/31,966.80 = 18,264.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,336.80x = 31,966.80 × 18,264.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,336.80x = 583,867,208.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,867,208.64/21,336.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,364.33

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