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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,376.23, 29,480.03 and 17,803.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,376.23, 29,480.03 and 17,803.05 is: 24,552.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,376.23 : 29,480.03 = 17,803.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,376.23/29,480.03 = 17,803.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,376.23x = 29,480.03 × 17,803.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,376.23x = 524,834,448.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,834,448.09/21,376.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,552.25

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