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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,619.93, 29,824.15 and 17,591.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,619.93, 29,824.15 and 17,591.26 is: 24,266.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,619.93 : 29,824.15 = 17,591.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,619.93/29,824.15 = 17,591.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,619.93x = 29,824.15 × 17,591.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,619.93x = 524,644,347.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,644,347.29/21,619.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,266.70

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