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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,376.81, 29,534.32 and 18,223.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,376.81, 29,534.32 and 18,223.45 is: 25,177.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,376.81 : 29,534.32 = 18,223.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,376.81/29,534.32 = 18,223.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,376.81x = 29,534.32 × 18,223.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,376.81x = 538,217,152.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,217,152.75/21,376.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,177.62

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