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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,168.80, 29,268.64 and 18,544.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,168.80, 29,268.64 and 18,544.40 is: 25,640.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,168.80 : 29,268.64 = 18,544.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,168.80/29,268.64 = 18,544.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,168.80x = 29,268.64 × 18,544.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,168.80x = 542,769,367.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,769,367.62/21,168.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,640.06

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