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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,466.94, 29,637.51 and 17,008.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,466.94, 29,637.51 and 17,008.70 is: 23,482.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,466.94 : 29,637.51 = 17,008.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,466.94/29,637.51 = 17,008.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,466.94x = 29,637.51 × 17,008.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,466.94x = 504,095,516.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,095,516.34/21,466.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,482.41

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