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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,795.05, 30,086.33 and 18,455.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,795.05, 30,086.33 and 18,455.18 is: 25,475.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,795.05 : 30,086.33 = 18,455.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,795.05/30,086.33 = 18,455.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,795.05x = 30,086.33 × 18,455.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,795.05x = 555,248,543.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,248,543.41/21,795.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,475.90

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