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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,137.05, 29,102.74 and 17,943.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,137.05, 29,102.74 and 17,943.73 is: 24,705.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,137.05 : 29,102.74 = 17,943.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,137.05/29,102.74 = 17,943.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,137.05x = 29,102.74 × 17,943.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,137.05x = 522,211,636.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,211,636.06/21,137.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,705.98

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