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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,445.59, 29,569.18 and 18,456.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,445.59, 29,569.18 and 18,456.29 is: 25,447.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,445.59 : 29,569.18 = 18,456.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,445.59/29,569.18 = 18,456.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,445.59x = 29,569.18 × 18,456.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,445.59x = 545,737,361.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,737,361.14/21,445.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,447.53

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