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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,667.05, 29,914.43 and 17,697.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,667.05, 29,914.43 and 17,697.69 is: 24,434.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,667.05 : 29,914.43 = 17,697.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,667.05/29,914.43 = 17,697.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,667.05x = 29,914.43 × 17,697.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,667.05x = 529,416,308.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,416,308.67/21,667.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,434.17

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