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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,311, 29,393.97 and 18,473.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,311, 29,393.97 and 18,473.30 is: 25,479.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,311 : 29,393.97 = 18,473.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,311/29,393.97 = 18,473.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,311x = 29,393.97 × 18,473.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,311x = 543,003,626.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,003,626.00/21,311
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,479.97

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