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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,989.40, 32,984.10 and 18,708.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,989.40, 32,984.10 and 18,708.90 is: 28,063.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,989.40 : 32,984.10 = 18,708.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,989.40/32,984.10 = 18,708.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,989.40x = 32,984.10 × 18,708.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,989.40x = 617,096,228.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,096,228.49/21,989.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,063.35

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