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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,101.44, 29,100.72 and 18,116.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,101.44, 29,100.72 and 18,116.32 is: 24,983.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,101.44 : 29,100.72 = 18,116.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,101.44/29,100.72 = 18,116.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,101.44x = 29,100.72 × 18,116.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,101.44x = 527,197,955.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,197,955.75/21,101.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,983.98

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