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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,128.64, 29,106.68 and 17,771.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,128.64, 29,106.68 and 17,771.52 is: 24,481.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,128.64 : 29,106.68 = 17,771.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,128.64/29,106.68 = 17,771.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,128.64x = 29,106.68 × 17,771.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,128.64x = 517,269,945.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,269,945.75/21,128.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,481.93

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