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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,523.46, 29,705.90 and 17,932.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,523.46, 29,705.90 and 17,932.72 is: 24,750.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,523.46 : 29,705.90 = 17,932.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,523.46/29,705.90 = 17,932.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,523.46x = 29,705.90 × 17,932.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,523.46x = 532,707,661.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,707,661.31/21,523.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,750.09

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