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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,881.60, 30,237.50 and 17,901.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,881.60, 30,237.50 and 17,901.26 is: 24,737.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,881.60 : 30,237.50 = 17,901.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,881.60/30,237.50 = 17,901.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,881.60x = 30,237.50 × 17,901.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,881.60x = 541,289,349.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,289,349.25/21,881.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,737.19

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