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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,605.05, 29,828.73 and 17,635.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,605.05, 29,828.73 and 17,635.60 is: 24,348.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,605.05 : 29,828.73 = 17,635.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,605.05/29,828.73 = 17,635.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,605.05x = 29,828.73 × 17,635.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,605.05x = 526,047,550.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,047,550.79/21,605.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,348.36

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