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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,160.89, 29,135.55 and 17,967.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,160.89, 29,135.55 and 17,967.53 is: 24,738.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,160.89 : 29,135.55 = 17,967.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,160.89/29,135.55 = 17,967.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,160.89x = 29,135.55 × 17,967.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,160.89x = 523,493,868.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,493,868.69/21,160.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,738.75

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