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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,618.82, 29,822.62 and 17,590.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,618.82, 29,822.62 and 17,590.15 is: 24,265.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,618.82 : 29,822.62 = 17,590.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,618.82/29,822.62 = 17,590.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,618.82x = 29,822.62 × 17,590.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,618.82x = 524,584,359.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,584,359.19/21,618.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,265.17

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