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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,410.39, 29,521.17 and 17,158.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,410.39, 29,521.17 and 17,158.04 is: 23,657.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,410.39 : 29,521.17 = 17,158.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,410.39/29,521.17 = 17,158.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,410.39x = 29,521.17 × 17,158.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,410.39x = 506,525,390.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,525,390.16/21,410.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,657.93

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