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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,228.48, 29,197.92 and 17,027.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,228.48, 29,197.92 and 17,027.52 is: 23,419.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,228.48 : 29,197.92 = 17,027.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,228.48/29,197.92 = 17,027.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,228.48x = 29,197.92 × 17,027.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,228.48x = 497,168,166.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,168,166.76/21,228.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,419.87

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