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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,643.81, 29,844.35 and 17,751.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,643.81, 29,844.35 and 17,751.45 is: 24,477.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,643.81 : 29,844.35 = 17,751.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,643.81/29,844.35 = 17,751.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,643.81x = 29,844.35 × 17,751.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,643.81x = 529,780,576.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,780,576.53/21,643.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,477.24

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