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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,665.43, 29,869.38 and 17,203.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,665.43, 29,869.38 and 17,203.95 is: 23,718.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,665.43 : 29,869.38 = 17,203.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,665.43/29,869.38 = 17,203.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,665.43x = 29,869.38 × 17,203.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,665.43x = 513,871,320.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,871,320.05/21,665.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,718.49

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