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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,258.81, 29,322.23 and 18,421.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,258.81, 29,322.23 and 18,421.16 is: 25,408.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,258.81 : 29,322.23 = 18,421.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,258.81/29,322.23 = 18,421.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,258.81x = 29,322.23 × 18,421.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,258.81x = 540,149,251.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,149,251.67/21,258.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,408.25

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