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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,122.01, 28,993.11 and 18,678.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,122.01, 28,993.11 and 18,678.45 is: 25,638.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,122.01 : 28,993.11 = 18,678.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,122.01/28,993.11 = 18,678.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,122.01x = 28,993.11 × 18,678.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,122.01x = 541,546,355.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,546,355.48/21,122.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,638.96

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