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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,615.34, 29,809.74 and 18,440.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,615.34, 29,809.74 and 18,440.08 is: 25,430.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,615.34 : 29,809.74 = 18,440.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,615.34/29,809.74 = 18,440.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,615.34x = 29,809.74 × 18,440.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,615.34x = 549,693,990.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,693,990.38/21,615.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,430.74

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