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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,413.70, 32,157.54 and 18,129.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,413.70, 32,157.54 and 18,129.15 is: 27,225.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,413.70 : 32,157.54 = 18,129.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,413.70/32,157.54 = 18,129.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,413.70x = 32,157.54 × 18,129.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,413.70x = 582,988,866.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,988,866.29/21,413.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,225.04

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