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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,617.33, 29,812.51 and 18,442.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,617.33, 29,812.51 and 18,442.08 is: 25,433.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,617.33 : 29,812.51 = 18,442.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,617.33/29,812.51 = 18,442.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,617.33x = 29,812.51 × 18,442.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,617.33x = 549,804,694.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,804,694.42/21,617.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,433.52

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