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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,811.14, 30,059.72 and 17,028.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,811.14, 30,059.72 and 17,028.60 is: 23,468.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,811.14 : 30,059.72 = 17,028.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,811.14/30,059.72 = 17,028.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,811.14x = 30,059.72 × 17,028.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,811.14x = 511,874,862.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,874,862.85/21,811.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,468.51

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