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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,562.56, 29,773.38 and 17,625.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,562.56, 29,773.38 and 17,625.96 is: 24,337.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,562.56 : 29,773.38 = 17,625.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,562.56/29,773.38 = 17,625.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,562.56x = 29,773.38 × 17,625.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,562.56x = 524,784,404.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,784,404.94/21,562.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,337.76

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