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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,588.68, 32,333.34 and 18,014.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,588.68, 32,333.34 and 18,014.96 is: 26,980.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,588.68 : 32,333.34 = 18,014.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,588.68/32,333.34 = 18,014.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,588.68x = 32,333.34 × 18,014.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,588.68x = 582,483,826.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,483,826.77/21,588.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,980.98

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