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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,214.16, 29,338.97 and 18,556.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,214.16, 29,338.97 and 18,556.95 is: 25,664.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,214.16 : 29,338.97 = 18,556.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,214.16/29,338.97 = 18,556.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,214.16x = 29,338.97 × 18,556.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,214.16x = 544,441,706.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,441,706.56/21,214.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,664.08

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