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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,635.02, 29,849.52 and 17,083.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,635.02, 29,849.52 and 17,083.36 is: 23,569.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,635.02 : 29,849.52 = 17,083.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,635.02/29,849.52 = 17,083.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,635.02x = 29,849.52 × 17,083.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,635.02x = 509,930,095.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,930,095.99/21,635.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,569.66

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