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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,251.61, 29,309.78 and 18,863.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,251.61, 29,309.78 and 18,863.33 is: 26,015.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,251.61 : 29,309.78 = 18,863.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,251.61/29,309.78 = 18,863.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,251.61x = 29,309.78 × 18,863.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,251.61x = 552,879,811.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,879,811.50/21,251.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,015.90

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