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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,159.39, 29,133.49 and 17,966.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,159.39, 29,133.49 and 17,966.03 is: 24,736.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,159.39 : 29,133.49 = 17,966.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,159.39/29,133.49 = 17,966.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,159.39x = 29,133.49 × 17,966.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,159.39x = 523,413,065.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,413,065.51/21,159.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,736.68

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