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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,565.94, 29,753.88 and 17,580.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,565.94, 29,753.88 and 17,580.20 is: 24,254.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,565.94 : 29,753.88 = 17,580.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,565.94/29,753.88 = 17,580.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,565.94x = 29,753.88 × 17,580.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,565.94x = 523,079,161.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,079,161.18/21,565.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,254.87

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