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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,902.70, 32,805.45 and 18,986.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,902.70, 32,805.45 and 18,986.70 is: 28,437.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,902.70 : 32,805.45 = 18,986.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,902.70/32,805.45 = 18,986.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,902.70x = 32,805.45 × 18,986.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,902.70x = 622,867,237.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,867,237.52/21,902.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,437.92

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