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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,498.91, 32,164.93 and 18,846.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,498.91, 32,164.93 and 18,846.46 is: 28,196.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,498.91 : 32,164.93 = 18,846.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,498.91/32,164.93 = 18,846.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,498.91x = 32,164.93 × 18,846.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,498.91x = 606,195,066.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,195,066.65/21,498.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,196.55

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