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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,734.70, 29,955.69 and 17,935.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,734.70, 29,955.69 and 17,935.44 is: 24,719.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,734.70 : 29,955.69 = 17,935.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,734.70/29,955.69 = 17,935.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,734.70x = 29,955.69 × 17,935.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,734.70x = 537,268,480.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,268,480.65/21,734.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,719.39

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