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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,150.96, 29,121.90 and 17,957.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,150.96, 29,121.90 and 17,957.58 is: 24,725.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,150.96 : 29,121.90 = 17,957.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,150.96/29,121.90 = 17,957.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,150.96x = 29,121.90 × 17,957.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,150.96x = 522,958,849.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,958,849.00/21,150.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,725.06

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