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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,571.56, 29,759.13 and 17,609.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,571.56, 29,759.13 and 17,609.04 is: 24,292.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,571.56 : 29,759.13 = 17,609.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,571.56/29,759.13 = 17,609.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,571.56x = 29,759.13 × 17,609.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,571.56x = 524,029,710.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,029,710.54/21,571.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,292.62

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