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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,244.84, 29,347.86 and 17,023.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,244.84, 29,347.86 and 17,023.94 is: 23,517.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,244.84 : 29,347.86 = 17,023.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,244.84/29,347.86 = 17,023.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,244.84x = 29,347.86 × 17,023.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,244.84x = 499,616,207.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,616,207.77/21,244.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,517.06

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