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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,607.68, 32,355.44 and 18,507.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,607.68, 32,355.44 and 18,507.64 is: 27,713.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,607.68 : 32,355.44 = 18,507.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,607.68/32,355.44 = 18,507.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,607.68x = 32,355.44 × 18,507.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,607.68x = 598,822,835.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,822,835.56/21,607.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,713.43

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