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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,042.96, 29,013.48 and 17,049.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,042.96, 29,013.48 and 17,049.36 is: 23,507.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,042.96 : 29,013.48 = 17,049.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,042.96/29,013.48 = 17,049.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,042.96x = 29,013.48 × 17,049.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,042.96x = 494,661,265.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,661,265.37/21,042.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,507.21

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