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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,622.94, 29,828.28 and 17,594.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,622.94, 29,828.28 and 17,594.26 is: 24,270.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,622.94 : 29,828.28 = 17,594.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,622.94/29,828.28 = 17,594.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,622.94x = 29,828.28 × 17,594.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,622.94x = 524,806,513.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,806,513.67/21,622.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,270.82

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