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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,379.15, 31,912.16 and 18,854.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,379.15, 31,912.16 and 18,854.13 is: 28,143.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,379.15 : 31,912.16 = 18,854.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,379.15/31,912.16 = 18,854.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,379.15x = 31,912.16 × 18,854.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,379.15x = 601,676,013.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,676,013.22/21,379.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,143.12

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