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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,140.92, 29,108.08 and 17,947.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,140.92, 29,108.08 and 17,947.60 is: 24,711.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,140.92 : 29,108.08 = 17,947.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,140.92/29,108.08 = 17,947.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,140.92x = 29,108.08 × 17,947.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,140.92x = 522,420,176.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,420,176.61/21,140.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,711.33

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