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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,353.63, 29,369.59 and 18,696.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,353.63, 29,369.59 and 18,696.42 is: 25,714.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,353.63 : 29,369.59 = 18,696.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,353.63/29,369.59 = 18,696.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,353.63x = 29,369.59 × 18,696.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,353.63x = 549,106,143.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,106,143.13/21,353.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,714.89

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