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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,660.94, 32,417.48 and 18,154.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,660.94, 32,417.48 and 18,154.90 is: 27,170.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,660.94 : 32,417.48 = 18,154.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,660.94/32,417.48 = 18,154.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,660.94x = 32,417.48 × 18,154.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,660.94x = 588,536,016.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,536,016.88/21,660.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,170.39

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