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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,204.91, 29,237.06 and 18,328.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,204.91, 29,237.06 and 18,328.46 is: 25,271.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,204.91 : 29,237.06 = 18,328.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,204.91/29,237.06 = 18,328.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,204.91x = 29,237.06 × 18,328.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,204.91x = 535,870,184.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,870,184.36/21,204.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,271.04

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