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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,767.65, 30,004.63 and 17,160.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,767.65, 30,004.63 and 17,160.90 is: 23,654.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,767.65 : 30,004.63 = 17,160.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,767.65/30,004.63 = 17,160.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,767.65x = 30,004.63 × 17,160.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,767.65x = 514,906,454.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,906,454.97/21,767.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,654.66

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