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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,145.39, 29,190.32 and 18,262.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,145.39, 29,190.32 and 18,262.65 is: 25,210.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,145.39 : 29,190.32 = 18,262.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,145.39/29,190.32 = 18,262.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,145.39x = 29,190.32 × 18,262.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,145.39x = 533,092,630.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,092,630.29/21,145.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,210.82

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