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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,609.55, 29,834.94 and 17,640.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,609.55, 29,834.94 and 17,640.10 is: 24,354.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,609.55 : 29,834.94 = 17,640.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,609.55/29,834.94 = 17,640.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,609.55x = 29,834.94 × 17,640.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,609.55x = 526,291,325.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,291,325.09/21,609.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,354.57

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