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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,723.41, 32,529.96 and 18,204.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,723.41, 32,529.96 and 18,204.16 is: 27,260.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,723.41 : 32,529.96 = 18,204.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,723.41/32,529.96 = 18,204.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,723.41x = 32,529.96 × 18,204.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,723.41x = 592,180,515.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,180,515.31/21,723.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,260.02

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