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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,138.45, 29,104.68 and 17,945.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,138.45, 29,104.68 and 17,945.13 is: 24,707.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,138.45 : 29,104.68 = 17,945.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,138.45/29,104.68 = 17,945.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,138.45x = 29,104.68 × 17,945.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,138.45x = 522,287,266.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,287,266.21/21,138.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,707.93

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