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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,675.16, 29,796.82 and 18,639.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,675.16, 29,796.82 and 18,639.15 is: 25,623.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,675.16 : 29,796.82 = 18,639.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,675.16/29,796.82 = 18,639.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,675.16x = 29,796.82 × 18,639.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,675.16x = 555,387,155.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,387,155.32/21,675.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,623.21

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