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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,628, 29,819.60 and 18,048.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,628, 29,819.60 and 18,048.11 is: 24,883.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,628 : 29,819.60 = 18,048.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,628/29,819.60 = 18,048.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,628x = 29,819.60 × 18,048.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,628x = 538,187,391.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,187,391.53/21,628
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,883.83

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