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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,486.72, 32,249.28 and 17,998.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,486.72, 32,249.28 and 17,998.08 is: 27,013.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,486.72 : 32,249.28 = 17,998.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,486.72/32,249.28 = 17,998.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,486.72x = 32,249.28 × 17,998.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,486.72x = 580,425,121.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,425,121.38/21,486.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,013.20

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