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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,592.23, 32,332.96 and 18,270.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,592.23, 32,332.96 and 18,270.73 is: 27,359.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,592.23 : 32,332.96 = 18,270.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,592.23/32,332.96 = 18,270.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,592.23x = 32,332.96 × 18,270.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,592.23x = 590,746,782.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,746,782.26/21,592.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,359.23

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