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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,622.84, 32,389.32 and 18,993.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,622.84, 32,389.32 and 18,993.60 is: 28,450.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,622.84 : 32,389.32 = 18,993.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,622.84/32,389.32 = 18,993.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,622.84x = 32,389.32 × 18,993.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,622.84x = 615,189,788.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,189,788.35/21,622.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,450.92

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