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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,380.39, 29,507.42 and 17,789.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,380.39, 29,507.42 and 17,789.00 is: 24,550.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,380.39 : 29,507.42 = 17,789.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,380.39/29,507.42 = 17,789.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,380.39x = 29,507.42 × 17,789.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,380.39x = 524,907,391.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,907,391.32/21,380.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,550.88

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