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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,140.73, 29,107.82 and 17,947.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,140.73, 29,107.82 and 17,947.41 is: 24,711.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,140.73 : 29,107.82 = 17,947.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,140.73/29,107.82 = 17,947.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,140.73x = 29,107.82 × 17,947.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,140.73x = 522,409,915.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,409,915.46/21,140.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,711.06

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