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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,252.87, 29,350.17 and 17,513.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,252.87, 29,350.17 and 17,513.10 is: 24,185.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,252.87 : 29,350.17 = 17,513.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,252.87/29,350.17 = 17,513.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,252.87x = 29,350.17 × 17,513.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,252.87x = 514,012,462.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,012,462.23/21,252.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,185.56

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