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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,605.55, 29,829.42 and 17,636.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,605.55, 29,829.42 and 17,636.10 is: 24,349.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,605.55 : 29,829.42 = 17,636.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,605.55/29,829.42 = 17,636.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,605.55x = 29,829.42 × 17,636.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,605.55x = 526,074,634.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,074,634.06/21,605.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,349.05

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