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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,409.65, 29,545.56 and 17,866.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,409.65, 29,545.56 and 17,866.71 is: 24,656.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,409.65 : 29,545.56 = 17,866.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,409.65/29,545.56 = 17,866.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,409.65x = 29,545.56 × 17,866.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,409.65x = 527,881,952.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,881,952.31/21,409.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,656.26

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