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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,154.33, 29,182.60 and 17,795.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,154.33, 29,182.60 and 17,795.91 is: 24,549.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,154.33 : 29,182.60 = 17,795.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,154.33/29,182.60 = 17,795.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,154.33x = 29,182.60 × 17,795.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,154.33x = 519,330,923.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,330,923.17/21,154.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,549.63

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