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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,604.26, 29,827.66 and 17,634.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,604.26, 29,827.66 and 17,634.86 is: 24,347.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,604.26 : 29,827.66 = 17,634.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,604.26/29,827.66 = 17,634.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,604.26x = 29,827.66 × 17,634.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,604.26x = 526,006,608.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,006,608.23/21,604.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,347.36

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