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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,611.28, 29,812.88 and 18,621.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,611.28, 29,812.88 and 18,621.92 is: 25,689.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,611.28 : 29,812.88 = 18,621.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,611.28/29,812.88 = 18,621.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,611.28x = 29,812.88 × 18,621.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,611.28x = 555,173,066.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,173,066.33/21,611.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,689.04

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