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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,294.77, 29,359.49 and 17,452.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,294.77, 29,359.49 and 17,452.27 is: 24,061.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,294.77 : 29,359.49 = 17,452.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,294.77/29,359.49 = 17,452.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,294.77x = 29,359.49 × 17,452.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,294.77x = 512,389,711.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,389,711.00/21,294.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,061.76

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