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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,668.06, 29,873 and 17,206.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,668.06, 29,873 and 17,206.58 is: 23,722.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,668.06 : 29,873 = 17,206.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,668.06/29,873 = 17,206.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,668.06x = 29,873 × 17,206.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,668.06x = 514,012,164.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,012,164.34/21,668.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,722.11

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