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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,141, 29,096.90 and 18,122.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,141, 29,096.90 and 18,122.94 is: 24,943.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,141 : 29,096.90 = 18,122.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,141/29,096.90 = 18,122.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,141x = 29,096.90 × 18,122.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,141x = 527,321,372.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,321,372.89/21,141
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,943.07

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