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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,152.96, 29,124.66 and 17,959.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,152.96, 29,124.66 and 17,959.58 is: 24,727.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,152.96 : 29,124.66 = 17,959.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,152.96/29,124.66 = 17,959.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,152.96x = 29,124.66 × 17,959.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,152.96x = 523,066,661.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,066,661.24/21,152.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,727.82

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