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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,152.64, 29,112.96 and 18,134.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,152.64, 29,112.96 and 18,134.58 is: 24,959.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,152.64 : 29,112.96 = 18,134.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,152.64/29,112.96 = 18,134.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,152.64x = 29,112.96 × 18,134.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,152.64x = 527,951,302.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,951,302.16/21,152.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,959.12

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