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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,615.69, 29,822.79 and 17,063.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,615.69, 29,822.79 and 17,063.94 is: 23,542.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,615.69 : 29,822.79 = 17,063.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,615.69/29,822.79 = 17,063.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,615.69x = 29,822.79 × 17,063.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,615.69x = 508,894,299.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,894,299.19/21,615.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,542.82

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