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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,168.46, 29,145.96 and 17,975.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,168.46, 29,145.96 and 17,975.05 is: 24,749.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,168.46 : 29,145.96 = 17,975.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,168.46/29,145.96 = 17,975.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,168.46x = 29,145.96 × 17,975.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,168.46x = 523,900,088.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,900,088.30/21,168.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,749.09

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