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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,174.77, 29,147.85 and 18,302.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,174.77, 29,147.85 and 18,302.19 is: 25,193.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,174.77 : 29,147.85 = 18,302.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,174.77/29,147.85 = 18,302.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,174.77x = 29,147.85 × 18,302.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,174.77x = 533,469,488.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,469,488.79/21,174.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,193.64

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