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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,867.78, 30,194.76 and 17,605.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,867.78, 30,194.76 and 17,605.32 is: 24,309.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,867.78 : 30,194.76 = 17,605.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,867.78/30,194.76 = 17,605.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,867.78x = 30,194.76 × 17,605.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,867.78x = 531,588,412.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,588,412.12/21,867.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,309.21

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