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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,832.20, 32,699.70 and 18,916.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,832.20, 32,699.70 and 18,916.20 is: 28,332.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,832.20 : 32,699.70 = 18,916.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,832.20/32,699.70 = 18,916.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,832.20x = 32,699.70 × 18,916.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,832.20x = 618,554,065.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,554,065.14/21,832.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,332.19

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