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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,666.18, 29,870.42 and 17,204.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,666.18, 29,870.42 and 17,204.70 is: 23,719.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,666.18 : 29,870.42 = 17,204.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,666.18/29,870.42 = 17,204.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,666.18x = 29,870.42 × 17,204.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,666.18x = 513,911,528.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,911,528.95/21,666.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,719.53

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