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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,136.46, 29,101.92 and 17,943.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,136.46, 29,101.92 and 17,943.13 is: 24,705.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,136.46 : 29,101.92 = 17,943.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,136.46/29,101.92 = 17,943.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,136.46x = 29,101.92 × 17,943.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,136.46x = 522,179,533.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,179,533.81/21,136.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,705.16

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