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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,188.50, 29,136.45 and 18,389.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,188.50, 29,136.45 and 18,389.14 is: 25,287.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,188.50 : 29,136.45 = 18,389.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,188.50/29,136.45 = 18,389.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,188.50x = 29,136.45 × 18,389.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,188.50x = 535,794,258.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,794,258.15/21,188.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,287.03

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