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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,439.74, 29,570.56 and 18,782.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,439.74, 29,570.56 and 18,782.53 is: 25,905.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,439.74 : 29,570.56 = 18,782.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,439.74/29,570.56 = 18,782.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,439.74x = 29,570.56 × 18,782.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,439.74x = 555,409,930.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,409,930.32/21,439.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,905.63

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